Month: October 2015

I love, love, love, the color combo that Jannette Santamarina used on this holiday catalog swap card! My photo doesn’t really do it justice. This card was also made using the Project Life Seasonal Snap Shot stamp set. Isn’t the stamped stitching fun? The wickedly fun fonts and the stitching images are my favorites.  It’s a little hard to see in my photo, but I like how Jannette scored around the edges of the card on the Perfect Plum. A very nice touch!

For your convenience I’ve included a product list of the items used to create this card below. To add any of these items to your stamping collection you may click on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Perfect Plum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Perfect Plum Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Soft Sky 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Silver 1/8″ Ribbon
$5.00

Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details
$2.50

Decorative Label Punch
$18.00

Simply Scored
$30.00

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Do you breeze right by the Project Life section of the catalog because you are not a scrapbooker? Because if you do, you are missing a really fun stamp set called Seasonal Snapshot. It is a Project Life stamp set because the images are sized right for use with Project Life cards…but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use them for cards! The fonts are fun and so are the images! This is a swap card that I received created by Shelly Peck.

For your convenience I’ve included a product list of the items used to create this card below. To add any of these items to your stamping collection you may click on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.00

Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$8.50

Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
$11.00

3/4″ Circle Punch
$13.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00

2014-2016 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
$15.00

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Swapping Season’s greetings is a tradition that seems to be going the way of the dinosaur. I find it sad that so few people take the time to send Christmas cards anymore. I sent them regularly, even before I was a card maker. It was, and still is, the one time of year where I try to remember everyone, within reason. Over the years my list has gotten smaller because those extended elderly relatives that I was making a point of including on my list have gone on to their heavenly reward. Many of them lived far away. Many of them I met only once at some type of family gathering. I’m not sure why I did it other than, for some reason, I felt it was important. Maybe it’s because I used to deliver newpapers. The elderly folks on my route(s) were avid newspaper readers. In those days, the carrier had to collect payment for the subscriptions. I spent a lot of time collecting. It’s not that getting the payment took so long…it’s more that the elderly folks invited you in. They wanted to visit. They were hospitable. They were eager to share their family with you. I learned a lot in those visits. Letters, cards, and photos were valuable treasures. They came out often. Sometimes we don’t understand the value of these small gestures to family and friends. A few years back I received a Christmas card from someone that I did not recognize. I was puzzled but opened it with eager anticipation. It was more than a Christmas card, it was also a thank you message bearing sad news. One of my husband’s Aunts had passed away. I had met her only once. Her daughter, whom I had never met, had sent me the card. It was filled with gratitude for remembering her parents, and eventually just her mom, year after year. I am not sharing this to brag. More to remind us that swapping Season’s Greetings the old fashioned way is something we should make an effort to bring back into fashion. This card is a swap card created by Janet Angi.  Normally, I share a list of products used to create each card that I share with you…but today I am just going to ask you to remember someone  by sending them a handwritten note, letter, or card. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Gold & White 3/8″ (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon
$10.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$3.75

Old Olive Baker’s Twine
$3.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Stampin’ Dimensionals
$4.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive
$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

White Stampin’ Chalk Marker
$3.50

Winter Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$18.00

Winter Wishes Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$25.00

C.A.S.E. the Holiday Catalog for the Holidays!

As paper crafters we know that, “the gift is in the making.” We love nothing better than getting a handmade card, treat bag, gift box, etc., from a loved one. Sometimes we don’t know how much our labor of love is treasured until years later. I have been a demonstrator for over 18 years and recently found out that my baby brother has saved every handmade card that I have ever sent him. How sweet is that? Get a head start on your handmade for the holidays today using this handy supply list and get 15% off this stamp set. Order online today at darlaolson.stampinup.net

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Gold Cording Trim
$5.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$3.75

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Snowflake Elements
$6.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Winter Wonderland Designer Washi Tape
$5.00

Wonderland Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

Wonderland Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$23.00

C.A.S.E. the Holiday Catalog for the Holidays!

Find exactly what you need for your holiday projects using our fabulous holiday catalog! These Wonderland Cards are the perfect holiday card!

• They are stamped on our new thick whisper white cardstock 
• There is no detailed layering demanding hours of measuring and cutting 
• It has a touch of gold (gold is hot and on trend right now!) 
• The Snowflake Elements add some flair! 
• The Wonderland Stamp Set is 15% OFF! 

Shop online now and prep for your holiday crafting at darlaolson.stampinup.net

• Dates: October 19-23, 2015
• Host stamp sets and rotary stamps are not eligible for the 15 percent promotional discount on stamps.
• Bundles are not eligible for this promotional discount, but they will retain their current 15 percent Bundle & Save discount. The stamp set from the bundle may still be purchased ala carte with the 15 percent promotional discount.
• Stamps purchased using a 50 percent Stampin’ Rewards discount will not be available for this 15 percent promotional discount. Stamps purchased using Stampin’ Rewards discounts will still be 50 percent off retail value of the stamp set.
• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• There is no limit to how many discounted stamp sets can be placed on an order.
• There is no minimum purchase required for this promotion.
• Order Deadlines:
• Phone: October 23, 2015 by 6:50 PM (MT).
• Online: October 23, 2015 by 11:55 PM (MT).

This fun card bearing the message, “Merry Wishes,” is a swap card I received created by Sharon Roeder. I love the penguin! Please note that in our swaps we encouage the use of current product. The retired Modern Label punch was used on this card. I am listing the Itty Bitty Banners Framelits as a substitute for those who may not own this retired punch.

For your convenience I’ve included a product list of the items used to create this card below. To add any of these items to your stamping collection you may click on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Snow Place Photopolymer Bundle
$45.00

Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Boughs & Berries Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

Ovals Collection Framelits Dies
$27.00

Word Window Punch
$16.00

Bitty Banners Framelits Dies
$15.00

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Stampin’ Up! In Colors are so in trend! You need Mint Macaron! It is a gorgeous color and coordinates so well with so many of our core colors! This is a quick and easy card (who doesn’t love those?) When I saw the Definitely Dahlia stamp I knew I had to have it. It is bold, beautiful, and large; perfect for stamping a quick card! This was a make and take at my Grand Annual Open House. I used the new Whisper White Thick Cardstock so everyone could see how sturdy it is. It’s perfect for a card like this where the layering is at the top making it a little top heavy. It stands up perfectly!

For your convenience I’ve included a product list of the items used to create this card below. To add any of these items to your stamping collection you may click on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Definitely Dahlia Clear-Mount Background Stamp
$15.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$7.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50

Mint Macaron 1″ Dotted Lace Trim
$6.00

One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$19.00

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