A Wonderous Wreath for Every Season!

I know many of purchased our new Wonderous Wreath set.  When I try to buy a set, I really try to avoid sets that can only be used for one season.  I have been trying to make a wreath for several seasons.  I managed three so far!

Christmas:

 Valentine's Day:

Fall:

I've already seen several for Halloween and I think Easter would be easy!

Happy Crafting!

OWH Challenge #242

Here's this week's challenge:

Check out their blog: http://operationwritehome.org/blog/

Happy Crafting!

For All Things, I am Grateful

Happy Fall, Crafters!

Today I received a new stamp set from the Holiday Catalog Called For All Things.  I decided I would show my grateful this Thanksgiving by creating Thanksgiving/Thankful cards for my friends and family.  I have many things to be grateful for, and often we neglect saying thank you to those who are such a big part of our lives!

I am grateful for my wonderful family, my husband who always makes me smile, my daughter who brings me so much happiness, for Kael who makes me laugh, and for Cody who exercises my brain, and so much more!

Here are my grateful cards for today:

For All Things Link: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=135155

I hope you have a wonderful November!

Happy Crafting!

Cards for Charity-Next Saturday, October 18th

Come out next Saturday from 1-4p.m. to make cards for charity.  There will be basic options for new card makers and some advanced cards for those up for a challenge.  Hope to see you there! 

 Following are the basic options:

August OWH Challenge

Operation Write Home has changed their challenge to every two weeks.  So, I did the August Challenge today instead.  Here's the challenge:

Now onto the August challenge. This month it’s all about including STARS on your cards. There are so many fun ways to incorporate stars onto a card whether it’s with stamps, dies, or punches.   http://operationwritehome.org/august-odbd/

Here is my challenge card:

I was inspired by a recent birthday card I made.

Both are made with Sassy Salutations from Stampin' Up!

I can't wait to see your cards!  Happy Crafting!

Sunday Challenge #235

Tap, Tap, Tap!

Here is my challenge card for OWH Challenge #235.  I envisioned speak bubbles, but they were too big. :)  Happy Crafting!

#hello

Happy Friday!

Today I took a card I designed and used the new in colors.  I am in love with Blackberry Bliss!

Here is my original card:

This is an updated card with Island Indigo:

Here is the updated card with the new colors:  

This is the ingredients for my card:

#hello stamp set

Crushed Curry Ribbon Taffeta
Blackberry Bliss
Crushed Curry
Hello honey

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

Lost Lagoon
Bitty Banners Framelits

Also, remember Cards for Troops is tomorrow:

Next Cards for Troops: July 26th, 2014--Cards for our Deployed Troops: 

Theme-Halloween Cards 1:00-4:00pm at Camden County Library.

I’m hosting a FREE make-and-take workshop to make cards for the troops while featuring Stampin’ Up! Products. I create six cards to choose from, and we meet to create cards for deployed troops. (A small donation is appreciated for shipping and material. $2-$5, if you choose to donate; it is not required!) You can make a card for yourself if you attend and as many as we have time to make for the troops.

What do you need to bring?
-Please RSVP for you or any friends so I can ensure I bring enough card kits!

-If you have crafting tools, please bring the following:
• Scissors
• Wet Glue--no glue sticks
• Tape Runner
• Glue Dots
• 3D Foam Adhesive
• Tweezers
• Bone Folder

-This is a BYOF (bring your own food). We are too busy crafting to eat.

Hope to see you there! Happy Crafting!

OWH Sketch Challenge #234

It's time for the Sunday challenge!  I haven't been home for the last couple weeks, so I missed the challenge.  I was anxious to complete cards today!

Here is the link to the challenge: http://operationwritehome.org/blog/

Also, remember that this weekend is Cards for Troops!  Hope you can make it!

Happy Crafting!

Pattern, Pattern, Pattern!

I love patterns.  Sometimes I sit staring at a stamp set for a long time and just can't figure out what to do.  Patterns are my 'go to' creative breakthrough!  I used one pattern with our new Moonlight Paper Stack and new 2014-2016 in color Blackberry Bliss & Crushed Curry to make four different cards.

I found the following pattern on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/208784132700059980/

I started with the From My Heart Set for my English Teacher friend; I thought she'd love the quote from Charles Dickens!:

Next I created cards to Welcome the new teachers to our building.  We are the "Lakers" with a mascot of a sailboat.  I figured Ahoy! would be fitting.  This is a retired set called Hello Sailor. The colors are our school colors.  

Finally, I used the new set #hello.  I love, love, love that it matches our new 2 inch and 2/12 inch punch!  It makes creating a card with layers super quick! I also used our Starburst Framelits

Overall, I love the new color!  It is perfect for our school colors!

Happy Crafting!

OWH Sunday Challenge #231

I hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday afternoon!  Here's this week's Operation Write Home Sunday Challenge!  I used a bicycle framelit and Stampin' Up! Cycle Celebration.

Happy Crafting!

Next Cards for Troops: July 26th-Halloween Theme

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• Thank you to everyone who made it today!  I'll let you know a count on cards soon!  Congrats to Dianne who won the $25 in free products at our Stampin' Up! New Catalog Kick Off!

I'm looking forward to our next Cards for Troops: July 26^th, 2014--

Cards for our Deployed Troops: 

Theme-Halloween Cards 1:00-4:00pm at Camden County Library.

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  I’m hosting a FREE make-and-take workshop to make cards for the troops while featuring Stampin’ Up! Products. I create six cards to choose from, and we meet to create cards for deployed troops. (A small donation is appreciated for shipping and material. $2-$5, if you choose to donate; it is not required!) You can make a card for yourself if you attend and as many as we have time to make for the troops. 
  
  
  What do you need to bring?
  -Please RSVP for you or any friends so I can ensure I bring enough card kits!
  
  
  -If you have crafting tools, please bring the following:
   Scissors
   Wet Glue--no glue sticks
   Tape Runner
   Glue Dots
   3D Foam Adhesive
   Tweezers
   Bone Folder
  
  
  -This is a BYOF (bring your own food). We are too busy crafting to eat.

Hope to see you there!

I Mustache You...

This card is created with our new Framelit: Mustache.  

It has a matching stamp that says, "You Da Man". I used a saying from our hip new set: "@SoSocial".

Happy Crafting!

Catalog/Idea CASE

I've been using our Catalog/Idea book for ideas!  It's fun to go through the catalog and CASE (copy) their work with your own colors/twist.  

Here is my CASE from page 107 for the set:

"From the Heart"

This was so much fun to make!

Also, I challenged myself to use each stamp set in "Boys Will Be Boys" for Cards for Troops, and I did it!  Here are my last cards from the set:

Finally, here's a card from our new set "Sumthin', Sumthin'"

All in all, it was a great crafting day.  I'm almost ready for tomorrow.  I can't wait to see everyone!

Boys Will Be Boys: Lego Look

Working away on Cards for Troops Today!

This card used:
Boys Will Be Boys!
Hip Notes
Really Good Greetings

Happy Crafting!

RSVP Needed: Sweet Stampin' Samplers!

Stampin' Up! Oh My Goodies--Are you ready for Saturday's New Catalog Kickoff?

RSVP and attend Saturday's kick off to select a free gift from my Stampin' Up! Grab bag:

(Bring a friend that I did not invite and select two items from the grab bag!)

Also, place a $30 order at the June 28th catalog kickoff and be entered in a drawing for $25 free products!

You’re invited to a day of Crafting!

(So Come! J)

When: Saturday, June 28^th              Where: Camden County Library

Time: Option 1, 2, or 3!  11:00-12:30, 1:00-4:00, or stay all day!

• Option 1: New Catalog Kickoff: drop by anytime from 11:00-12:30-make a card & see new products!
• Option 2: Cards for Deployed Troops: 1:00-4:00
• Option 3: Make it a crafting day and stay all day! (Bring your own food & drink.) 

Event Option 1: New Stampin’ Up! Catalog/Idea Book: new stamp sets, Project Life Scrapbooking, This & That Scrapbooking, and accessories! 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Prizes, Prizes, Prizes:

o   RSVP & Attend: choose a free item from the grab bag

o   Bring a friend who didn’t receive invitation: choose a second free item from the grab bag

o   Schedule a workshop/party: choose a free item from the grab bag

o   Place an order: receive a free catalog/idea book

o   Place an order of $30 or more: Place your name in the drawing for $25 worth of free products!

Event Option 2: Cards for Deployed Troops: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Operation Write Home:

“Join us in our mission by handcrafting greeting cards for deployed heroes to write home on!”
I’m hosting a FREE make-and-take workshop to make cards for deployed troops while featuring Stampin’ Up! Products. (A $2-5 donation is appreciated for shipping and material. If you’re interested in purchasing Stampin’ Up! Products, great, but there is no obligation to order! I’m combining a good cause, good time, and my Stampin’ Up! tools.)

What do you need to bring?

• Please RSVP for you and/or any friends so I can ensure I bring enough materials!
• -If you have crafting tools, please bring the following:
• Scissors
• Wet Glue--no glue sticks
• Tape Runner
• Glue Dots
• 3D Foam Adhesive
• Tweezers
• Bone Folder

Event Option 3:

You’re welcome to ‘make it a crafting day’. Bring your supplies/materials and feel free to use Stampin’ Up! tools to work on your own projects.

Melissa Jackson

Stampin’ Up! Representative

573-216-9664 or misyra@gmail.com

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/missyjackson/

Yo, What's Up?

This is the Operation Write Home Sunday Challenge Sketch 230:

http://operationwritehome.org/blog/

I hope everyone is enjoying their HOT Sunday afternoon!  

I made this card with all new sets from our new catalog:

Boys Will Be Boys

What's Up?

Work of Art

From the Work of art set, I colored the Yo to make the greeting.

With our new sets, I have been trying to come up with ideas that use each stamp in the set.  This Saturday, June 28th at our New Catalog Kickoff I will be focusing on new sets, but specifically, I will feature each stamp from Boys Will Be Boys.  I don't know about you, but I just love this set!  Come out Saturday to see our new items, make a card for yourself, and craft cards for deployed troops' families!

Happy Crafting!

Want to Win $25 free Stampin' Up! products?

Place a $30 order for the June 28th catalog kickoff and be entered in a drawing for $25 free products!

You’re invited to a day of Crafting!

(So Come!)

When: Saturday, June 28^th              Where: Camden County Library

Time: Option 1, 2, or 3!  11:00-12:30, 1:00-4:00, or stay all day!

• Option 1: New Catalog Kickoff: drop by anytime from 11:00-12:30-make a card & see new products!
• Option 2: Cards for Deployed Troops: 1:00-4:00
• Option 3: Make it a crafting day and stay all day! (Bring your own food & drink.) 

_________________________________________________________________________________

Event Option 1: New Stampin’ Up! Catalog/Idea Book: new stamp sets, Project Life Scrapbooking, This & That Scrapbooking, and accessories! 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Prizes, Prizes, Prizes:

o   RSVP & Attend: choose a free item from the grab bag

o   Bring a friend who didn’t receive invitation: choose a second free item from the grab bag

o   Schedule a workshop/party: choose a free item from the grab bag

o   Place an order: receive a free catalog/idea book

o   Place an order of $30 or more: Place your name in the drawing for $25 worth of free products!

Event Option 2: Cards for Deployed Troops: 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Operation Write Home:

“Join us in our mission by handcrafting greeting cards for deployed heroes to write home on!”

I’m hosting a FREE make-and-take workshop to make cards for deployed troops while featuring Stampin’ Up! Products. (A $2-5 donation is appreciated for shipping and material. If you’re interested in purchasing Stampin’ Up! Products, great, but there is no obligation to order! I’m combining a good cause, good time, and my Stampin’ Up! tools.)

What do you need to bring?

• Please RSVP for you and/or any friends so I can ensure I bring enough materials!
• -If you have crafting tools, please bring the following:
• Scissors
• Wet Glue--no glue sticks
• Tape Runner
• Glue Dots
• 3D Foam Adhesive
• Tweezers
• Bone Folder

Event Option 3:

You’re welcome to ‘make it a crafting day’. Bring your supplies/materials and feel free to use Stampin’ Up! tools to work on your own projects.

--

Missy Jackson