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All Things Stampin' Up! December Blog Hop

Welcome to the "All Things Stampin' Up! Blog Hop" for December!

I'm stop #9 on the hop. The complete list of 12 hoppers and their blog links are below. Get ready for loads of inspiration and amazing talent. If you're following along on the hop, you've come here from Tonya Ball's Blog.

If your life is like mine, December is a crazy month!  Aside from the usual rush of life, we also need to find time for shopping, decorations and socializing.  This month, I decided to highlight the ease of digital papercrafting with Stampin' UP! My Digital Studio.

In My Digital Studio (MDS), you can choose from many great templates, or you can create your own project from scratch.  This cute card is one of those great ready-made templates!  How easy is that?!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out the next stop: Jenn Van Wart

Anastasia Radloff

Shellie Hepner Grindy
Annie Lee
Pam Steckman

Nancy Berg

Anji Pearson-Clements

Rose Villarreal Castillo

Tonya L Ball

Jenn Van Wart

Dawn Bourgette

Erin Bradley-Hindman

All Things Stampin' Up! Blog Hop

Welcome to the "All Things Stampin' Up! Blog Hop" for November.  I'm stop #9 on the hop.  The complete list of 12 hoppers and their blog links are below.  Get ready for loads of inspiration and amazing talent. If you're following along on the hop, you've come here from Tonya Ball's Blog.

I've made two cards to share with you.  This first card was a very quick one, but I'm happy with the simplicity.  I used the "Baby Wipe" technique to color leaves as if they're changing for the season.  I created an ink pad by applying More Mustard (101962) and Cajun Craze (119790) reinkers to a baby wipe.  I stamped my image from Gently Falling (123804 clear, 123802 wood) onto the baby wipe to pick up the mixed colors, then I stamped the image onto Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650).  I stamped the leaf outline in Early Espresso (119670) as well as the saying from Curly Cute (120510 clear, 117014 wood).  I tied Very Vanilla (119960) and Early Espresso (119959) taffeta ribbon for a little something extra.

I made this second card a while ago, but I haven't had the chance to share it with you yet.  I used the Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel (115626) in Chocolate Chip (100908) ink on Crumb Cake (120953) cardstock.  I layered this onto Chocolate Chip (102128), Old Olive (100702), and Pumpkin Pie (105117) cardstock.  I wound the Old Olive cardstock with Twine (100982) and mounted it all onto a Very Vanilla (101650) cardstock base.  Very quick and easy!

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check out the next stop: Jenn Van Wart

Anastasia Radloff

Shellie Hepner Grindy

Annie Lee

Pam Steckman

Nancy Berg

Anji Pearson-Clements

Rose Villarreal Castillo

Tonya L Ball
Jenn Van Wart
Dawn Bourgette
Erin Bradley-Hindman

Don't Forget!

Holiday Extravanganza! 20%-60% Off

It's here!  The Stampin' UP! Holiday Extravaganza has begun!  Come shop with me and find over 65 fabulous items on sale from Nov. 21 to Nov. 30!! 

TODAY ONLY!!!!  You can get two NEW ITEMS AT A FANTASTIC PRICE!!!! 

The new Simply Scored tool is $23.96 - down from $29.95! 

The Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are only $13.56 - down from $16.95.

Here's a PDF link to everything on sale during the On-Line Extravaganza.

• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• For product bundles, you must use the bundle item numbers provided. Bundle discounts will not be applied if individual item numbers are used.
• Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
• Discounts range between 20 and 60 percent.
• ORDER from me at http://www.stampinwithchelsea.stampinup.net/

Do You Want FREE PAPER??? YES, YOU DO!!!

During August you can get a FREE package of our beautiful Designer Series Paper!

When you order three packages, you get one free - your choice!

Stock up on all your favorites, including brand-new designs from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

Important Notes:

• There is NO LIMIT to the number of FREE packages of Designer Series Paper you can earn.
• Specialty Designer Series Paper and Hostess Designer Series Paper are not part of this promotion and cannot be redeemed through this offer.
• On-line ordering deadline is Aug. 31 at 11:50 P.M. MT

 This is a great time to stock up on all the beautiful Stampin' UP! papers!  Please contact me if you have any questions!!

Baby Boy Scrapbook - Months 9-12

This is a book I made for my sister's second son. All papers, inks and stamps are Stampin' UP!

Baby Boy Scrapbook - Months 5-8

This is a book I made for my sister's second son. All papers, inks and stamps are Stampin' UP!

Grr... if I could figure out how to turn these, I promise I would!  They are facing the right direction in my photo editing program.  I just don't get it.  I hope your neck is feeling ok after viewing these pages!

Baby Boy Scrapbook - Months 1-4

This is a book I made for my sister's second son. All papers, inks and stamps are Stampin' UP!

Baby Boy Scrapbook - Grandparent Pages

This is a book I made for my sister's second son. All papers, inks and stamps are Stampin' UP!

Baby Boy Scrapbook - More Pages!

This is a book I made for my sister's second son. All papers, inks and stamps are Stampin' UP!

Baby Boy Scrapbook Pages

This is a book I made for my sister's second son.  All papers, inks and stamps are Stampin' UP!

I don't know why the pictures are turned.  I've spent a ton of time trying to figure it out.  Anyone have a suggestion for me?

Idaho Regional Swaps - Birthday Card

Idaho Regional Swaps - Giftcard Holder

Stamp a Stack: March 19

If you leave in or near Salt Lake City, UT I hope you'll come!

This event will be held at my home in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City. I don't want to post my address. If you want to come but don't know where I live, please contact me for details.

Imagine the Possibilities

I love this saying for a wedding card! I was inspired by a fellow demonstrator, Chris Smith, for this card. You can view her blog HERE.

Word Play Stamp Set: clear #120651, Wood #120308
Finial Press Embossing Folder #115963

Faux Suede Build a Blossom

Sometimes a card just really hits home. This was one of those cards. I really love it. I used the Faux Suede technique for the leave in the back. For the front leaves, I colored directly onto the stamp using the Watercolor Wonder crayons. I spritzed the stamp with water before stamping it to paper. I love the new Build a Blossom Punch, too! I used a sentiment from the Sale-a-Bration set So Happy For You. I used a marker to color only the words "So Happy." I wanted this card to be versatile.


So Happy For You stamp set: clear #123260, wood #123245
Build a Blossom stamp set: clear #121994, wood #121923
Blossom Petals Punch #121808
Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #121809

Using Fabric on Cards

Contempo Christmas stamp set: clear #120594, wood #118734
Northern Flurry, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #120902
Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric #121715

Cupcake Birthday

We made this cute card for one of my monthly Hostess Clubs. If you live in the Salt Lake City area and would like more information on my clubs, please contact me. I'd love to have you join us!

Create a Cupcake stamp set: clear #121982, wood #121915
Build a Cupcake Extra-Large Punch #121807
Blushing Bride Ribbon #119267

Creativity: A Video from Shelli Gardner

Stampin' Up! cofounder and CEO Shelli Gardner shares her passion for creativity and discusses the exclusive coordinated products that Stampin' Up! offers to help you explore your own creativity.

Valentine's Day - Did You Receive a Handmade Card?

I made this card last month for my monthly stamp club. I haven't posted it, because I knew I was going to give it to my sweetie for Valentine's Day. There is a lot going on with this card, so I knew I'd be giving it to someone extra special. This was my first time using the Build a Brads, and I know I will be using them a lot more! They are so easy to use! This was also the first time I had used my Pinking Hearts Corner Punch, even though I've had it since it first came available. (I think I was a little intimidated by it!)

This Valentine's Day, I was fortunate to receive a handmade card from my sweetie. He often helps me with projects for my monthly clubs and classes by cutting paper and giving me a "thumbs-up" on projects. So, this was a big surprise that he made me a card.


Supplies Used for Filled with Love Card:
Filled with Love stamp set: clear #121154, wood #120839
Brights Designer Series Paper #117155
Subtles Designer Series Paper #117152
Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon #117289
Build a Brad #109128
Pinking Hearts Corner Punch #118072
Pinking Hearts Border Punch #117649

Supplies Used by James:
Wonderful Favorites stamp set #115114
Full Heart Extra-Large Punch #119883
Fundamental Phrases #114968

Valentine Bag Toppers

I made these bag toppers for my Hostess Club this month. They fit perfectly with our small cellophane bags.

Heart Treat Cups #120435
Filled with Love stamp set clear #12114, wood #120839
Full Heart Extra-Large Punch #119883
Round Tab Extra-Large Punch #119864
Sweetheart stamp set clear #120780, wood #120415

Funky Four - Thank You

I made this card for my club members this month. I always put a little card in their bags as a "Thank You" for their order. I like the rustic look of the Naturals White paper with the mushroom images.


Funky Four stamp set: clear #120438, wood #113738
Curly Cute stamp set: clear #120510, wood #117014
Woodgrain stamp set #117100