Ep. 625 ~ FB LIVE REPLAY | Christmas Treat Holder & Card

HI there Crafty Babes,

I hope everyone enjoyed a spooky fun Halloween night last night, we sure did!

After several attempts over the last two days I was FINALLY able to get this video uploaded to YouTube - gosh that is so frustrating.

Thank you to the gal who reached out to me here on my blog asking for a tutorial on how to make these cute and festive Treat Holders. I made a bunch of them for all the gals in my WBS (Women's Bible Study) group and they were a huge hit.

If you have any questions just leave a comment below and I will get back to you otherwise enjoy ~

Hugs,

Christmas In July 2021 Retreat Kit Registration!!!

 Hi Everyone,

I am super excited to share with you all a really fun Christmas In July Retreat Kit that I am offering to everyone both near and far!!!

I will be holding a In-Person Retreat here at my home on Saturday July 17th, 2021 and for those of you not near me, you can order the Kit of YOUR CHOICE and have it mailed directly to you. Shipping will be an additional $9.00 to the "Option" of your choice.    

Registration deadline is: Thursday June 28th, 2021

Please complete the form below and choose the *Kit Option* that best suits you! I will take care of all the rest so you can begin to think frosty, cool thoughts and get a head start on all things jolly.

If you have any questions just ask, I am here to help ~

You can always email me at: thehappystamper1@gmail.com

Click Here to be taken to the Registration Form

Ep. 640 ~ Stampin' Up! Card Share | Holiday Catalog 2019

Hi Crafty Friends,

Today I am sharing all the great cards and projects that we made over the weekend at our Stampin' Up! Team Meeting and Shannon West from the Stampin' Up! Home Office was joining us! I felt ike I knew her already ad she gave each of us a yummy Halloween treat that you will see in this video. 

I am apart of the larger group - "Stampahowlics" Team and our wonderful leader and Upline is Janie Weightman!

It's always so inspiring and tons of fun when we get together to make cards and inspire each other with fresh ideas and super cute products.

If you have ever thought about joining Stampin' Up! either for the discount and ability to get new products before everyone else or are looking to make some extra income, I would LOVE for you to join my team and be connected to the larger Stampahowlics group. No matter where you are in the US - I have a Facebook Team Page, The Happy Stamper Facebook Page, The Happy Stamper Blog, The Happy Stamper YouTube Channel and if you are local to me in Chicago - quarterly Get-Togethers to share ideas. PLUS, you can attend the big group meetings as well and boy they are jam packed and fun.

Let me know if you have any questions, all the links to my online store are here on my blog as well as a "Join My Team" button that will link you to my Stampin' Up! site.

The funnest time of the year is quickly approaching for gift giving and card making, I hope this gives you some clever ideas to show you how simple it is to make handmade goodies.

Have a Happy Day as my mom would say...

Cuckoo for You Bundle

Hi there Crafty Friends,

Have you seen this adorable Cuckoo Clock Stamp Set and Die Bundle? OMGoodness it is sooooo precious, I just can't wait to get my hands on it and start creating! The flapping door is the icing on the cake so to speak - uber cute!!!

Check out this quick video and see the magic come to life ~

You can purchase your very own Bundle at my Stampin ' Up! online store and begin making tons of darling cards and home decor projects in plenty of time for all the upcoming hollidays.

                       

Happy Stamping,

Ep #632 ~ Dashing Deer | Christmas in July

Ho! Ho! Ho! Crafty Friends,

I am celebrating Christmas in July and focusing on a beautiful Christmas card using the Dashing Deer Stamp Set and Dies!

This is SUCH a gorgeous stamp set, I plan on making making more cards and other projects like home decor with it...

Add in sparkling gold glimmer paper and rich gold foil card stock and you have the makings of an elegant card.

I hope you find this video helpful and get a head start on your own Christmas cards, it will be here before we know it.

You will find below this video a list of all the supplies I used along with the item number so you can easily find them in the catalog or on my online store.

Supplies Used:

 * Dashing Deer Stamp Set # 151362

* Detailed Deer Die #147915

* Gold Foil Sheets #132622

* Gold Glimmer Paper #146958

* Whisper White Thick Cardstock #140272

* Whisper White Cardstock #100730 (for the embossed background)

* Woodland Embossing Folder #139673

* Paper Snips #103579

* Bone Folder #102300

* Versamark Ink Pad #102283

*Stampin' Emboss Powder #109129

* Embossing Buddt #103083

*Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755

Happy Hugs,

Snowflake Showcase by Stampin' Up!

Greetings Crafty Friends,

The holidays are just around the corner and it's the perfect time to get started creating handmade cards,  gifts as well as home decor which also make perfect gifts!

The Snowflake Bundle is a darling little set that's sure to cover christmas and many more occasions.

I'll be getting back to work this week as we have returned home from our 30th Anniversary celebration trip to Scotland, it was sooooo amazing!!!

Have a wonderful week my friends ~

Big 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,

*** November/December FREE Kit with Purchase***

Are you ready for the cutest *FREE* Gift with Purchase??? For this November/December time period, this is the Uber cute and totally coordinated gift set with a bonus forth project in honor of the upcoming holidays! (M & M's not included, lol)
You will receive this darling Free Kit with any $40 purchase (before tax and shipping) with orders placed at my Stampin' Up! online store AND you MUST use the current Hostess Code #BNB46WWQ (valid 11/13-12/13/17) during the check out process.
Everything will be packed in its own little kit package and cut, pre-scored, punched and ready for you to stamp your own image. Per S/Up! compliance, I am not permitted to stamp anything for you.
This will sell-out fast so place your order as soon as possible to get your set in time for the holidays!
Go to: www.galem.stampinup.net

Happy Hugs,

Shiny Christmas Joy ~

Happy Saturday Crafty Dolls,

We are bundling up for the University of Illinois football game and it's freezing!

Today's inspiration comes from one of my crafty sisters at our recent Stampahowlic meeting.

It's all about foul and shine! So, so pretty ... Have a great weekend ~

Hugs,

Christmas 🎄 Galore ~

Hi there Crafty Dolls,

How adorable is this warm and cozy Christmas card? The Smitten Mitten Bundle is one of my most favorites from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.

The possibilities are endless as to the different combinations.

It just makes me so happy to look at this precious card...

Happy Crafting friends ~

Happy Hugs,

 

How Do You Take Your Coffee???

Happy Saturday Crafty Babes,

Grab your favorite beverage and check out this adorable Christmas card!

The Merry Cafe Bundle is perfect for you and any coffee lover in your life.

I especially love the cute little heart steaming out of the top of the cup!

Now is the perfect time to order your supplies and casually begin making your own beautiful Christmas and holiday cards.

Happy Stamping,

 

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,

Hearts Come Home Bundle by Stampin' Up!

Squeeeeee!!! OMGosh you guys, I am in LOVE with this new "Hearts Come Home" Stamp Set/Bundle! It's from the New Holiday Catalog and while I can place my order today August 1st, you all will be able to order your favorite products on September 1st. This is such a versatile set, I love all the beautiful die cuts. 

Where is the cutenss overload button right? Check out the video and let me know which is your most favorite project shown here.

Happy 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. #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. #527 ~ Santa's Hat Card & More featuring Jolly Friends Stamp Set

Happy Wednesday Crafty Friends,

I wanted to share some fun cards that I have created using the really cute stamps "Jolly Friends". What is not to love about the adorable images in this set??? It also has a matching punch that makes punching out lots of hats super simple.

Getting ready for the holidays is really exciting and I plan on making some projects for Thanksgiving too! It's one of my most favorite holidays and I don't want to rush it...

Have a great rest of your week and thank you for taking time to view my latest card projects.

Warm Hugs,

EPISODE #514~ CHRISTMAS PINES "NOEL" BY: STAMPIN' UP!

Greetings Crafty Friends,

Be still my heart - *sigh*... I am over the moon with joy over how this card came together. This beauty is going to be our family Christmas card for 2016, I just love it!

I originally made these card for a team swap that I was apart of two weeks ago, I've been anxious to share it with all of you.

The Christmas Pines #143496  Stamp Set/Bundle is absolutely beautiful - one of my all-time favorites from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog 2016. Add some gold embossing, gold sequins and let the beauty of the branches speak for themselves. I can't wait to get started on making lots of these for family and friends.

Please visit my online Stampin' Up! Store at : www.galem.stampinup.net

Please use the September *HOSTESS CODE: TQXJ9T6Q  

Thank you for taking the time to visit with me and happy crafting!

Happy Hugs,

EPISODE #511 ~ Stampin' Up! "JOLLY FRIENDS" FUN FOLD CARD

Greetings Paper Crafters,

Check out this really cute fun-fold card using the "Jolly Friends" Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! These images are just darling and make the cutest cards and projects! Even better is that this sweet set is available in a bundle with the matching Jolly Hat Punch #143511. I love that one of the stamps is a pair of sunglasses so you could make him chillin' on a beach somewhere nice and warm.

To add a jingle of happiness to your projects, there are little Mini Jingle Bells  #142002 - how cute is that?!@#$%^&*

I hope you enjoy this Jolly card and it gives you some ideas for making your own holiday cards. They will be here before we know it!

This is also one of three (3) cards that will come in your very own *FREE Kit with Purchase* from me for the month of September in 2016. 

Please make sure to use the *** HOSTESS CODE: TQXJ9T6Q *** on all qualifying orders over $40 (before tax and shipping).

Happy Hugs,

Episode #506~"Jolly Friends" Christmas Card By: Stampin' Up!

Hi Everyone,

  I feel like it's been so long since I posted a video for you guys, I've been in Back -To- School mode with getting our daughter set up at college and also getting our baby ready for his Senior year of High School. Gosh... where have the years gone???

  Since I am in a swap with my stamping/upline group, I created this really cute card featuring the stamp set "Jolly Friends" and the sentiment comes from "Suite Sayings" both of which will be available to purchase on September 1st, 2016 from the Stampin' Up! new Holiday Catalog. Uber cuteness!!! This elf is just adorable and I can't wait to use the Santa Claus and also the Moose - how fun are those? I am thinking this might be one of my cards in my *Free Kit with Purchase* card set that you will receive when you place an online order through my onine store for the month of September.

  It's never to early to start prepping for your holiday cards, it will be here before we know it and I like to have mine done by mid November so I can enjoy a day of addressing my cards and not feeling rushed or hurried. I am trying to enjoy the holidays and all the little things that go with it and not fall into the whole "commercial" part of it.

  I hope this card gives you some holiday cheer and inspiration, let me know if you have any questions.

* To have a chance to win one of these card kits of your own, just leave a comment below and let me know what your favor part of the holidays are...* I will pick a winner the first week in September and get your kit out to the lucky winner! Good luck to everyone...




Please visit my online store at: http://www.galem.stampinup.net
Thanks for watching and happy crafting ~