Ep. #645 Christmas Nail File Holder | Gift Holder

Happy Holidays Everyone,

Greetings from chilly Chicago! I hope you all are enjoying all the holiday festivities as much as I am... This is my most favorite time of year ~

I've got a super CUTE as well as quick and easy project for you today.

I made these Christmas Nail File Holders for all the ladies who attended my Christmas Tea Party and Ornament Exchange as a little party favor for them. They were a HUGE hit and who doesn't always seem to need a nail file?

Click on the video below to see how simple these little cuties are to make and if you need a last minute gift, give these a try. 

How cute would these be attached to a Gift Card for a Manicure or Pedi? I know I would love to recieve this ~

  

If you have any questions just let me know and I am wishing all of you a very Happy New Year!

Happy Hugs,

Ep. 644 ~ 2019 December Daily Album!

Hi there Crafty Friends,

Today a I have a look through my 2019 December Daily Album that I created during a Home Class that I held here at my home last Saturday. Having this completed and ready for me to just pop my daily photos in makes me so happy and stress-free.

I highly urge you to get your DD set-up and organized before the holidays that way you can enjoy the little things each day and take in all the special moments the holidays offer.

I hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration, it's a great way to set the foundation of our albums and of course I can move things around easily and add bits and bobs if I choose too or keep it exactly the way it is...

Happy Holidays,

Ep. #629 ~ Chirstmas Packaging | Recycled Shopping Bags

Hi there Crafty Peeps,

As promised here is the quick and easy Recycled Gift Bag/Packaging project I spoke of earlier in my post. I know everyone has tons of these bags that we keep in our closets and really never use. Well now is the time to grab your glue, some cute 12" x 12" holiday paper, ribbon and cardstock to make gift tags.

Don't forget the hot cocoa and a Christmas c.d. to have playing in the background!

I hope this saves you some money and perhaps instead donating the money instead or just saving it this season. 

Happy Holidays,

Advent - Day 5

Greetings Crafty Friends,

I have enjoyed this Christmas 🎄 season soooo much by completing two Advent kits from Illustrated Faith. There is so much goodness in the story of Jesus' birth and the expectation of the arrival of the Holy One! 

I just thought I would share my entry with you all today. If you would like to see more entries and a closer look into home life for me, follow me on Instagram where you can find me under the_happy_stamper.

Happy Hugs,

 

Merry Cafe' ... ☕️

I wanted to share this adorable Christmas 🎄 card that I c.a.s.e.d from April Sarandrea on Pinterest. 

It's sooooo cute and I just adore the Merry Cafe Stamp Set/Bundle from the Holiday Catalog 2017.

If you have this fantastic set on your Wish-List, hurry over to my online store to get your set before they are gone! It is not carrying over and is only available while supplies last ~ eeekkk! 😊

Happy Holidays,

 

*My FIRST Facebook LIVE!*

Are you looking for a beautiful, quick and easy Christmas card to mail to friends both near and far? Look no further- this pretty has all the trendy vibes which are so popular right now. 

Join my shortly for my *FIRST* ever Facebook LIVE in 20 minutes!!! I am so excited! 

Just come back here as see how easily this card comes together ~ ☕️😎👍

Join me and grab a cool drink and let's have fun!

OBTW ~ FREE Shipping on all your Stampin' Up! Orders!!!

Happy Hugs,

 

Ep. #598 ~ ***FREE*** Kits With Purchase From ME!

Happy Gobble, Gobble Day Crafty Friends,

I hope today finds each and everyone of you surrounded by those you enjoy and that many new memories are made...

We are not hosting the 30 + family members that we have done for the past 3 years since moving back to Chicago and I am so looking forward to spending a calm and quiet day feasting with our immediate family. Even better - we have friends stopping by later for dessert and board games - perfect!

Here is a glimpse of the monthly kits that I offer to qualifying orders and how they come and what you can expect. I don't make you buy certain stamp set and dies, you just simply need to purchase $40 (before tax and shipping) through my Stampin' Up! online store and use the monthly Hostess Code. That's it - get products that you love and will use!

I am truely thankful for all of your friendships and loyalty, thank you again...

Holiday Hugs,

Ep. #596 ~ Christmas Treat Holder | Stampin' Up! Style

Greetings Happy Stampers.

Lets make some super cute Treat Holder today and make sure you have plenty on hand for last minute gifts for friends and family. Everyone loves to recieve a sweet treat and Stampin' Up! makes it soooo easy to create these fun gifts.

I am using the Thinlit Die Set "Christmas Pines" #142049 on p.120 of our Annual Idea Book and Catalog. I also am using the adorable "Clear Tiny Treat Boxes" #141699 which can also be found in the Annual Idea Book on p. 195.

Add some Gold Foil C/S and the lovely Mini Tinsel Trim #144636 found in our Holiday Catalog 2017 on p. 21. This trim is SOOOOO pretty, I have used up all the red and will be placing  my order for more tomorrow!

Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment, I love to get to know all of you better.

Happy Gobble, Gobble Day,

Pretty Plaid Christmas Treat Holder

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends,

Today I am happily creating some wonderful treat holders for the holidays. I like to have a little stash of these on hands for quick, last minute gifts to hand out.

I used the Pretty Pines Thinlits #141851 as well as filled our Clear Tiny Treat Bixes #141699.

It's all about cozy plaid blankets and the fresh scent of pine!

Have a great weekend,

 

December Daily 2017 Prepping ~

Greetings Crafty Dolls, 

I am so excited to be getting all my December Daily goodies out and organized! 

I found this clear tray at Walmart but I am sure they are also available on Amazon as well.

I love the colors of this years "Memories & More" Card Pack # 144638. I have ribbons and stamp sets are in a little basket to the side. 

Check my YouTube Channel shortly for the full tutorial, it's uploading now.

Happy Hugs,

 

It's coming ... Lets get ready!

Hi there Happy Stampers,

Well Halloween is officially over and the start of the holiday season is ready to go!

With a little planning we can get everything done on our checklist and look no further than here for a place to start.

It's the perfect time to plan and start creating cards and handmade projects for friends and loved ones. 

Gift packaging is quick and easy with our adorable Mini Pizza Boxes! They are perfect for little treats and also packaging jewelry and trinkets.

Shop my Stampin' Up! online store for everything you need and get ahead of the game and enjoy the season stress free.

Happy Hugs,

 

Ep.#590 ~ Christmas Card | Hearts Come Home by Stampin' Up!

Hey there Crafty Dolls,

I finally found some time today to play and create with some of the new Stmapin' Up! goodies I ordered from out Holiday 2017 catalog! As soon as I finished making treats for two of our kiddos away at college and their roommates for Halloween, I was totally in the mood to make a Christmas card. 

The "Hearts Come Home" Bundle is so amazing and the details that are easily cut out using the thinlit dies are really amazing. The little houses and church are SO cute!!!

I don't know about you but "Joy to the World" is one of my most favorite Christmas songs and it seemed to go perfectly with the Merry Music DSP.

Thanks for taking time to watch my video and let me know what your favorite Christmas Carol is, I would love to know...

Happy Hugs,

Ep.#579 ~ Christmas in July *Coffee Cafe Gift Card Holder/Card!*

Hi there Crafty Friends,

Hold the phone folks - this is a SUPER cute idea for sending a unique card or adding a gift card as well! I love how this turned out and those little coffee cups are just precious ... The holidays are right around the corner so why not start pacing yourself so you can have plenty of beautiful handmade gift ready and you can relax and enjoy all the festivities and merriment of the season. Get a head start and save yourself the headache, not to mention with it being soooooo hot outside, it's a great excuse to stay indoors and keep cool while crafting.

I have been playing some Christmas c.d.'s too while I am creating and it really helps put me in the mood!

Thanks for stopping by, I am so glad that you did...

Big Hugs,

Ep.#578 ~ Christmas In July | Embossed Golden Topiary

 Happy Friday Everyone,

I hope you are enjoying my Christmas in July Series, I am having a wonderful time listening to Christmas music and making cards! 

Today I had an idea for the garland stamp from the "At Home With You" stamp set (I know, yes I am using it again...). I also love the look of embossing on Christmas cards, it just steps the card up a bit.

This is such a pretty card and would be very easy to mass produce on a larger scale. 

I hope this gives you another idea for using your stamps a little differently than what they are designed for, give it a try yourself. It's fun to come up with unique ideas when creating our cards.

Thanks for watching and have a great weekend ~

Happy Hugs,

Ep.#577 ~ Merry Christmas Card | "At Home With You" BY Stampin' Up!

Ho! Ho! Ho! Crafty Friends,

We are just a little less than six months until Christmas and all the festivites will be in full swing, gosh - the time always flies when the 4th of July is over... I am using the fantastic stamp set "At Home With You" from Stampin' Up! in todays tutorial. I have been using it a lot lately and I love how versitile this set is. I had this idea rolling around in my head and thought that the ribbon stamp from this set would make a really cute country star! Well what do you know - it did, lol!!!

I am really happy with the simple, rustic feel of this card - just lovely.

I hope this challenges you to try to think outside of the box so to speak. Try using your stamps in different ways, it's fun to see what you can come with.

Please share YOUR projects with everyone over on my Facebook page: The Happy Stamper

I would love to see all the fun ideas you come up with! Make sure to like my page and share your cool tips and tricks with all of us.

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/thehappystamper1/?ref=bookmarks

HUGE Hugs,

EPI. #536 ~ Victorian Christmas Home Tour 2016!

Ho! Ho! Ho! Crafty Friends,

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought I would give you tour of our home all dressed up in it's finest for Christmas cheer!

I love to decorate for all the holidays, but Christmas is probably my most favorite time of year. Enjoy and if you have any questions or comments, just let me know. I would also love to see some of your favorite holiday decorations, so feel free to post pictures on The Happy Stamper Facebook page!

Warm Hugs,

Christmas 🎄 Sleigh Treat Holder ~

OMGoodness - this sparkling ✨ sleigh is simply stunning! I used the Brenda Walton Sleigh Die that I got at the Scrap Expo last year. I used all the GOJUS red glitter cardstock and Candy Cane Lane papers from Stampi' Up!

I will definitely be making more, they certainly have the "Wow" factor! 🎄

Warm Hugs,

 
 
 

Gingerbread Post-It Note Holder

Hi 👋 there Happy Stampers,

Aren't these the cutest little Gingerbread Men Note Pads? I ❤️ how they turned out and I made them for the office staff at my Doctors office whom I will see later today. 

Look no further if you are in need of a quick and easy but totally adorable gift for office staff, service employees or anyone who you want to show "thanks" to...

I will make a short tutorial on making these later today so keep your eye out for that.

Warm Hugs,

 

EPI. #534~ Stampin' Up! Christmas Gift Tags Set

Hi Crafty Friends,

I've got a really great gift set to share with all of you! Everyone needs gift tags and little notecards for packages and gifts. Well, here is a super adorable little set of 12 tags that make the sweetest little gift for friends, neighbors, co-workers, anyone!

Check out how easy and quick these are to make in the video below and spread some holiday cheer to everyone you know ~

Warm Hugs,

Epi. #533 ~ A Christmas Banner!

Hi there Happy Stampers,

Well I finally was able to find some time to get into my craft room and do some crafting! I saw a wonderful video from the cutest chick over on YouTube by the name of Little Hot Tamale. She demo'd a really cute christmas banner and I grabbed my coffee and ran down the stairs!!!

I can't wait to make more of these and I am thinking of making one for my kitchen and using the cute Gingerbread houses form the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper pack.

Warm Hugs,