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Peaceful Noel Mini Gift Box

Today’s project is another version of the Spooky Sweets Treat Box I shared HERE.  This elegant little box would make the perfect table favors at your holiday meal.  It would also make a sweet hostess gift.  The box is so simple to assemble you could have several on-hand for those last minute holiday guests.

Metallics are very on-trend right now and the copper foil used in the Joyous Noel Suite by Stampin’ Up is spot on! I used Merry Merlot card stock for the box and adhered Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper to the front and back.  Then, to accent the copper foil in the Designer Series Paper, I punched two springs from the Joyous Noel Glimmer Paper using the Sprig Punch.  For the tag I stamped the sentiment with Merry Merlot ink onto the stitched circle and adhered it to a scallop circle cut from the glimmer paper.

To close the box, I tied a Snowflake Wire Element to the beautiful Merry Merlot & Copper 5/8″ Reversible Ribbon that I threaded through a hole punched in the box top.

I’m very happy with the results and think the box turned out beautifully!  Here is the video showing how to make the box ( prerecorded Facebook Live) and the Project Recipe with all the dimensions is posted below.

Project Recipe:

  • Merry Merlot Cardstock =  8″ x 4″ scored at 1/2″, 1″, 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, 7″ and 7-1/2″ on the 8″ side.  Scored at 1″ on both sides of the 4″ side.
  • Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper = Two pieces 1-3/4″ x 2-1/4″ each
  • Joyous Noel 6″ x 6″ Glimmer Paper = 2″ x 2″ for the scallop circle, 3″ x 2″ for the sprigs
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock = 2″ x 2″

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Spooky Sweets Treat Box

Halloween is literally the sweetest time of year and this delightful little box makes sharing all the sweets, treats and candy so much fun!  It’s ideal for classroom favors and all those special Trick-or-Treaters in your life.  My favorite thing about this project?  That itsy bitsy spider trinket!

The box itself is simple to make and requires just a couple basic tools.  Once the box is assembled, the limit is your imagination as to how you embellish it.  I kept it simple by using the Spooky Sweets stamp set and coordinating Spooky Bats Punch (when you purchase the two in a bundle there is a 10% savings).   Learn how to make this box by watching the video below.

 

Project Recipe:

  • Pumpkin Pie Cardstock =  8″ x 4″ scored at 1/2″, 1″, 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, 7″ and 7-1/2″ on the 8″ side.  Scored at 1″ on both sides of the 4″ side.
  • Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper = 1-3/4″ x 2-1/4″
  • Crushed Curry Cardstock = 2″ x 2″
  • Whisper White Cardstock = 2″ x 2″
  • Black Foil Sheets = 3-1/4″ x 2-1/4″

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Celebrate World Card Making Day

World Card Making Day is this Saturday, October 6th and Stampin’ Up! is helping us crafty types celebrate all week long with savings on some awesome products!

Beautiful stamp sets and lots of great basics like notecards and envelopes, adhesives and 12″ x 12″ card stock are on the list.  It’s a great time to stock up on these must haves.  Check out the great deals below then click on any image for more information.

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog

It’s here and it’s live and I can finally reveal all the good stuff found inside the pages of the 2018 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog!  Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators are able to pre-order products before they are launched to the public so I have already enjoyed working with many of the wonderful new stamp sets and tools found in the catalog.  Here are my top three favorites:

#1 – Four New Stamp Sets with Punch Bundles!

Who doesn’t love a bundle?  The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog has 21 new bundles which means a 10% savings when you purchase one.  My favorites in this catalog are four different stamps sets with coordinating punches.  I love a punch because it speeds up the creating process.  Stamp + punch = instant die-cut.  It doesn’t get any easier!

                  Making Christmas Bright Bundle                      

 

Candy Cane Season Bundle

                                     

                                    Peaceful Noel Bundle                                      

 

Spooky Sweets Bundle

#2 Timeless Tidings Project Kit

Gold foil, lined envelopes and elegant die-cuts – what’s not to love about this kit from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog!  Just add the coordinating Timeless Tidings stamp set along with a black ink pad and you have everything you need to create 20 stunning Christmas cards.  These are going to be my Christmas cards this year!

#3 Festive Farmhouse Suite

Everything about this suite found on pages 12-13 of the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog speaks, “a good old fashioned Christmas”  including the red distressed tin!  It all begins with the Festive Farmhouse stamp set.  This suite is so on-trend and works perfectly with the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers.  I can’t wait to play with this one!

 

So these are my top three picks from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog.  If you would like a copy of the catalog I would love to send you one.  Follow the link HERE to order one but while you wait, click on the catalog image below to discover your favorites from the catalog today!

Color Your Season

I can’t believe that it’s already that time, but it seems like we’re beginning to move from summer into fall here in Kansas City.  Families are getting ready for back-to-school and autumn decor is showing up on store shelves.  Soon we’ll be searching our wardrobes for something appropriate to wear for the season.

 

We’re all transitioning and that’s exactly what Stampin’ Up! did with the Blended Seasons Stamp Set and coordinating Stitched Seasons Framelits!  Look at these four gorgeous cards that cover all four seasons using the bundle.

 

Because you can use it all year long and for so many different occasions, the Color Your Season collection is an excellent value!  It’s a set you’ll have forever and use over and over again.

 

This is a limited time promotion from Stampin’ Up! and products are available while supplies last until August 31, 2018.  This means products will only be available until August 31 or while supplies last, whichever comes first.

 

The stamp set and framelits can be purchased separately or as a bundle which saves 10%.  And, as an extra  bonus, August is Bonus Days which means that with every $50 purchase before tax and shipping you earn a $5 coupon to use during the month of September.  Click on the images below for more information or to purchase the Color Your Season products.

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Lemon Zest Drink Mix Packet

I had the best time making this darling drink mix packet!  The colors in the Crystal Light Raspberry Lemonade drink mix packaging inspired me to use the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper.

The packets would make great party favors or co-worker gifts, and it’s almost back-to-school time here in Kansas City, and these would be sweet gifts for teachers.  How could the vibrant colors and whimsy of this pretty favor not bring a smile and brighten someone’s day?

The project was quick and easy to make and would be a breeze to mass produce.  Here is my video tutorial and project recipe for the drink packets:

Project Recipe:

  • Melon Mambo card stock = 9″ x 2″ scored at 3″ and 3-1/2″ on the 9″ side
  • Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper = one piece 2″ x 3″, one piece 2″ x 5″
  • Whisper White card stock =  one piece 2″ x 11″ for lemons/leaves, one piece 2-1/4″ x 6″ for lime slices

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Beat the Heat!

The temperatures outside are over-the-top hot, making it a great time to stay inside and make fun paper crafts.  To help you beat the heat, I’m offering a sweet deal!

 

When you place a personal or online order with me from July 18 thru July 31 using HOSTESS CODE WVTXESB9 and your order reaches the $50, $75, $100 or $125 or more (before tax and shipping) I will send you the following gift(s) as a thank-you.

 

      • $50 Purchase = FREE Rhinestone Basic Jewels
      • $75 Purchase = FREE Rhinestone Basic Jewels & Pearlized Doilies
      • $100 Purchase = FREE Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Pearlized Doilies and a Simply Shammy with case.
      • $125 Purchase = FREE Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Pearlized Doilies, Simply Shammy with case and your choice of one Memories & More Card Pack

 

 

You must use HOSTESS CODE WVTXESB9 when placing your order to receive these fabulous FREE products from me.  I will order them on August 1st and ship them out to you with a special handmade thank you card as soon as received.

 

Click on the Shop Now button below to place your online order or email your contact information to me at Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com  and I will be happy to call you personally and assist you with your order.

The New Stampin’ Up! Color Collection

The 2018-2019 Annual Catalog and Idea Book from Stampin’ Up! is here with lots of awesome new products to help make our paper crafting projects more stunning than ever!  One of the things that I’m most excited about is the color revamp with the addition of brand-new, up-to-date colors.

Choice of color is significant in our paper crafting projects.  Colors can make us feel calm and sedate or, depending on what colors we work with, they can help us to feel joyful and enthusiastic, or tranquil and reflective.

The new colors from Stampin’ Up! are the freshest colors available.  They encourage confidence that my card making, scrapbooking and home decor projects are on-trend and I can gift them to my family and friends with confidence and pride.

Have a look then leave a comment below with a list of your favorites.

New Colors

In Color Collections

As always, the annual catalog brings in five new In-Colors and this year’s new In-Colors do not disappoint.

 

Core Color Collections

Stampin’ Up! has out done themselves by doing a complete color revamp this year and I’m thrilled to share with you the new Core Color Collections!   There are several new, never-seen before colors as well as a few returning favorites from the past.

I’m crazy over this color collection and can’t wait to start working with the coordinating papers, inks and embellishments!  The new Subtles collection makes me feel cool and calm and will create soft, serene cards perfect for wedding, baby, birthday, sympathy and shower cards or scrapbook pages.

The Brights Collection reminds me of summer and makes me feel happy, glad and cheerful.  They are bright and vibrant and will work great with florals.  The Regals Collection are stately and rich; lots of great colors for the autumn and winter holidays.  And did you notice that there is some color thrown into the Neutrals Collection?  Similar to black and white, colors like Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy and Merry Merlot are neutral enough to be paired with many colors.

Leave a comment below with a list of any colors that caught your eye and that you would like to see a project made with.  Check back here often for new projects made using these fantastic colors.

Embellished Spool

Customers who place an order with me during the month of April using Host Code 7FWD6RED will receive three lovely handmade cards plus three yards of beautiful ribbon.  I wanted to dress up the ribbon a little so they will receive it on a pretty embellished wooden spool.

For this spool of sparkly Bermuda Bay ribbon I used a scrap of paper from the Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack to wrap around the spool and then punched a couple circles from the DSP to cover the bottom and the top of the spool.  Multipurpose Liquid Glue worked great to adhere the DSP to the wooden spool

I had the lovely rhinestone flower embellishment in my stash of retired products and thought it worked perfectly for the vintage feel of the spool so I tied it onto the spool using a double length of Linen Thread.  To top it all off, I tied a knot with a length of Very Vanilla Lace Trim and adhered it to the spool with a Mini Glue Dot.

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Other Products Used:

  • Wooden Spool
  • White Craft Paint
  • Retired floral embellishment

I would love to send an embellished spool to you!  Just place an online order of any amount with me using Host Code 7FWD6RED and I will mail the spool with ribbon along with three handmade cards to you.

Amazing You Card

I love that the hand made card I’m sharing with you today can be used for so many occasions.  Birthday, Graduation, Congratulations, Encouragement or simply a card to let someone know you are thinking of them and think they are pretty amazing!  This is the final week of Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-Bration promotion so I wanted to showcase the Amazing You stamp set and the Celebrate You Thinlit Dies before they go away for good on March 31, 2018.

I’m aching for warmer weather to arrive here in Kansas City and think it influenced my choice of ink colors.  The subtle Calypso Coral, Pool Party and So Saffron inks remind me of Springtime.  A great tip to adhering finely detailed die-cuts to your paper crafting projects without having liquid adhesive “smoosh out” is to use Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets.  The adhesive sheets turn anything into a sticker and make adhering tiny, detailed pieces of card stock a breeze! I used them to adhere the Amazing die-cut to the card front.

Because the final week of Sale-a-Bration coincides with my birthday week, I’m sending a FREE Mini Gable Box Kit to everyone who places a minimum $50 order with me using the Hostess Code YQ4K6AAQ.  This offer is valid starting Monday, March 26, 2018 and expires at midnight on Saturday, March 31, 2018.

Your kit will include everything you need to create this adorable mini gable box except the stamps and ink:

  • 1 Mini Gable Box
  • Designer Series Paper
  • Starburst Die-cut
  • Circle Die-cut
  • Banner
  • Shimmer Ribbon
  • Rhinestones

TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE GIFT PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE NOW:

 

Video Tutorial

Card Recipe:

  • Card Base = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Whisper White card stock scored at 4-1/4″
  • Layer One = 5-1/4″ x 4″ piece of Calypso Coral card stock
  • Stamped Layer = 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock
  • “Amazing” die-cut = 2″ x 4″ piece of Calypso Coral card stock
  • “YOU” die cut = 2″ x 2″ piece of Pool Party card stock

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Truly Tailored Card

I needed a masculine birthday card to go out in today’s mail, so I whipped up this quick and easy card that I cased from the Stampin’ Up! 2018 Occasions Catalog.  The card uses products from the True Gentlemen Suite.  No special tools were required; just a Stampin’ Trimmer and adhesives.  It’s the perfect type of card if you are a beginning card maker or are short on time like I was today.

Here is the card from the catalog:

My dimensions are probably not exactly the same as the one shown in the catalog and I couldn’t resist adding a length of the Corduroy Ribbon to mine, but you get the idea.

There are loads of ideas in the Stampin’ Up! catalogs to copy exactly or to use as a spring-board to make your own creations.  You can view .pdf copies of the Stampin’ Up! catalogs HERE.  If you don’t have an Occasions Catalog, and live in the United States, I would be happy to ship one to you.  Just email your request with your name and address to Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com

Have a great day!

Heartfelt Blooms Thinking of You Card

This is such a pretty card with layers, bits of ribbon and sparkle!  The softness of the water color makes a sweet background for the intricate floral dies and the shimmery ribbon and gems add just enough dazzle.
If you want to step-up your paper crafting game, a die-cutting machine such as the Big Shot used to cut the floral dies from the Flourish Thinlits is a must.  Using the right tools and a few fun techniques make creating this fancy card a breeze.

When you place an order with me of $50 or more (before tax and shipping) using Hostess Code 3SDF7H9F before midnight tonight, Friday, February 23, 2018. I will send you a FREE pack of Clear Faceted Gems.  Place a $100 order and I will send you packages of both the Clear and Gold Faceted Gems.  This offer is my personal gift* to you and will be in addition to the FREE Sale-a-Bration gift(s) that your $50 or $100 order will qualify for with Stampin’ Up!  Read about the wonder that is Sale-a-Bration and view all the great stamp sets and other freebie choices by clicking on the brochure images below.
*Gems will ship from me on March 2nd

Ice Ice Baby FREE Faceted Gems

We are in the middle of day two of ice storms here in my home town of Kansas City.  All this ice has inspired me to offer a FREE pack of icy Clear Faceted Gems when you place an order with me of $50 or more using Hostess Code 3SDF7H9F.  Place a $100 order and I will send both the Clear and Gold Faceted Gems.
This offer is my personal gift* to you and will be in addition to the FREE Sale-a-Bration gift(s) that your $50 or $100 order will qualify for.  To view all the great stamp sets and other Sale-a-Bration freebie choices just click on the brochure images below.
But hurry, just like the ice is not going to be around for long, this offer is a 36- hour sale and will end on Friday, February 23rd at midnight CST.  You must use Hostess Code 3SDF7H9F to receive your FREE gems.  I would be happy to help you with your order so contact me today!
Email me at Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com
*Gems will ship from me on March 2nd

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Stampin’ Up! Epic Celebrations

Make things Epic! 

We’re almost half-way through Stampin’ Up!’s most epic sale of the year!  During Sale-A-Bration you can earn exclusive free products with every qualifying purchase. Read all about Sale-a-Bration HERE.

The Sale-A-Bration product I’m sharing with you today is the Epic Celebrations Stamp Set, a set you can have for FREE with a $50 Stampin’ Up! purchase.  This fun and youthful line-art set is just waiting for you to add color.  There are many options for color customization.  Every crafter needs the basics:  stamps, ink and paper.  But oh, the things you can do when you use coloring tools.  Blend. Fade. Distress. Water color.  With the right tools and your favorite ink, you can get any look you want.

Check out this video and see for yourself just how easy it is to create cute cute cards to impress your family and friends with by using three different techniques for adding color.

•Stampin’ Blends

Say hello to a world of colorful creativity with Stampin’ Up!’s premier alcohol markers. These high-quality, dual-tip markers come in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors, each with a light and dark shade.  Not an artist?  You are now!  These markers make it so easy to blend colors and create lovely works of art.

Create the Stampin’ Blends sample card from the video below using these products:

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Epic Celebrations Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$0.00

Epic Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$0.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

$6.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

$9.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

$4.50

Silver Glimmer Paper

$5.00

1-3/8" Circle Punch

$16.00

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

$18.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

$3.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

 

•Aqua Painters

No need for a brush and cup–Aqua Painters hold liquid for easy water coloring. Two painters; one medium brush tip and one large brush tip.  Use with Stampin’ Up! ink pads, ink refills and water color pencils.

Create the Aqua Painter sample card from the video below using these products:

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Epic Celebrations Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$0.00

Epic Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$0.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

$6.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.00

Silver Glimmer Paper

$5.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

$7.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Aqua Painters

$17.00

1-3/8" Circle Punch

$16.00

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

$18.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

$3.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

•Watercolor Pencils

High-quality, smooth color pencils. Perfect for water coloring stamped images. Use with Aqua Painters, Blender Pens, or alone.
13 acid and lignin free pencils in Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, and Whisper White.

Create the watercolor pencil card sample in the video below using these products:
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Epic Celebrations Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$0.00

Epic Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$0.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

$6.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.00

Silver Glimmer Paper

$5.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

$7.00

Watercolor Pencils

$16.00

1-3/8" Circle Punch

$16.00

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

$18.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

$3.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

Sale-a-Brate the New Year!

What is Sale-A-Bration?

The biggest sale of the year! You can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order.

 Sale-A-Bration Dates:  January 3 – March 31, 2018

SHOP!

For every $50  you spend, you will receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, Stampin’ Up! has an exciting new announcement for this year: They now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

  • If you spend $50, you get one free level 1 product.
  • If you spend $100 you get one free level 2 product, OR, you can choose two level 1 items.
  • If you spend $150 USD you have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

This new option allows you to create a personalized Sale-A-Bration experience and there are no limits – the more you purchase, the more FREE items you earn!

HOST!

When you hold a qualifying party or make an individual purchase with at least $250 in sales during Sale-A-Bration, you will earn $25 more in Stampin’ Rewards! These rewards can even be applied towards a Starter Kit, allowing you to also join and become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.

JOIN!

In addition to hosting,  joining as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration comes with great benefits. Joining at this time gives a new demonstrator their starter kit at $99, along with the choice of TWO additional stamp sets for their kit—any stamp set, any price. (Excludes bundles and Sale-A-Bration sets.) Plus, the kit ships for free!

NEW CATALOGS!

2018 Sale-a-Bration Brochure

2018 Occasions Catalog