Paper Crafting Blog Hop -Bags & Tags

Welcome to the Paper Crafting Blog Hop! Our December 2022 blog hop includes Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrators from around the world...including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia!  Get ready to be wowed by a variety of creative projects and design styles!  You may have arrived from Tracy's Blog...she had a great project!

Our projects this month focus on Winter Holiday themed projects.  I chose to feature bags and tags for last-minute gift packaging ideas!  Every year I make home-made peanut brittle and white chocolate chex mix.  Each year I'm looking for a fun way to package it up.  I grabbed some lunch bags and ran them through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine with an embossing folder.

The white bag features the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder...and it's on sale for just $4 right now!  I also used the edging die from Scalloped Contours Dies for a cute topper edge.  I cut it and then folded it over.  The Designer Series Paper comes from the Host-Only DSP pack called Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog.  The tag uses the Decorative Circle Punch and the Framed & Festive stamp set.  That stamp set is only available until January 4, 2023...it's one of my absolute favorites!

These close-ups show how nicely the paper bags get a beautiful texture from the embossing folder!

The brown paper bag features the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder.  I tied the ribbon a bit differently so you could hang it on a door for a Secret Santa gift.  And of course, I just HAD to add some Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins to both bags!  They are my FAVORITE embellishment!

Scroll on down to see the supplies used!

Thanks for following our blog hop this month!  Next up is Terri's project!  Enjoy hopping around!

Below is the list of hoppers in case you get off the trail

Shirley Merker

Sue Boerner

Annette McMillan

Julia Quinn

Tracy Held

Julia Mazur - YOU ARE HERE!

Terri Stewart

Traci Gardner

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You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Product List

Whimsical Woodland 3 D Embossing Folder [159831]	Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder [156392]	Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (English) [160888]
Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155710]	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159913]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Decorative Circle Punch [159174]	Scalloped Contours Dies [155560]
Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack [159577]	Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins [159964]	Simply Elegant Trim [155766]

Decorated with Happiness Christmas card with Blending Brushes

Did you catch my Lunch & Learn this past Wednesday?  You can watch the replay here!

The Decorated With Happiness Bundle was featured along with the heat embossing technique and Blending Brushes!  I was inspired to make this card by a card I made YEARS ago with a different stamp set...good thing I couldn't find the card...that must mean I sent it to someone!

Scroll on down to see the supply list!

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All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Product List

Decorated With Happiness Bundle (English) [159711]	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]
Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576]	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052]

Last Chance Sale and FREE shipping!

Some super-awesome deals still available!  

And on Thursday, December 15 for one day only, get FREE shipping on orders $75 or more.

The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $75 or more (before tax).

Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period of the promotion... this means that the order must be opened and closed on December 15, 2022.

ALL Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion! (Except the month-to-month Paper Pumpkin). BUT....PREPAID Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.

ALL PRODUCTS mean that Last Chance items and Clearance Rack items qualify for free shipping too! (Just make sure you have a $75 order).

The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost for expedited shipping.

Due to increased shipping times and possible shipping delays during the month of December, unfortunately, we can’t guarantee delivery before Christmas.

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All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

 

Seasonal Sale until November 18

 SEASONAL SALE
November 15-18, 2022

Create more by spending less! Take advantage of the Seasonal Sale! NOW through November 18, select products from the 2022–2023 ANNUAL CATALOG will be on sale with the following discounts:

• 10% off all PUNCHES
• 15% of all* STAMPS (*Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)
• 20% off all DIES
• 20% off all EMBOSSING FOLDERS
• 20% off all non-specialty DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

With the season of giving upon us, this is a great opportunity to buy gifts for your fellow crafting enthusiasts or to stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects. Remember, this sale is for FOUR DAYS ONLY! Don’t miss out! You can see the list of items on sale here: https://s.tamp.in/kMHamQ

Use November HOST CODE: 6HDKQ3YP to help Craft for a Cause! I'll be donating a portion of sales to the Grant Township and Northern Illinois Food Pantries.

Join me for my next event on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30pm CT.

It's a Virtual Card Class on Zoom!

Join me for a craft night from 6:30-8:30 pm!  Grab your hot chocolate, your favorite holiday treat, and a Kit of your choice!  Holiday card and tag kits are now available (see them HERE) or pull out those Paper Pumpkin kits!  We'll have a virtual cookie exchange as well, so make sure you've joined my Stampin' in my Slippers Facebook Group so you have access to the recipes!

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Use Hostess Code 6HDKQ3YP to help support 

my Craft for a Cause initiatives.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Framed & Festive cards

Got to play with items from the Fitting Florets Collection yesterday!  I used my favorite new holiday stamp set - Framed & Festive!  It's only available while supplies last along with the beautiful Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper!  But the coordinating Framed Florets stamps, dies, and bundle are available now through the spring in the upcoming January-June 2023 Mini Catalog!

I showcased two cards during my weekly Lunch & Learn Facebook Live on Wednesday.  I'm loving how there are so many coordinating embellishments with this color palette of the DSP! 

Fitting Florets DSP

Balmy Blue

Soft Succulent

Evening Evergreen

Night of Navy

Polished Pink

You can watch my Facebook Live video here:

 

First off, I used the oval dies from the Framed Florets Dies to create the frame in Polished Pink and an oval in Basic White.  I stamped the greeting in Night of Navy ink on the oval and die-cut the flowers from the Designer Series Paper.  My embellishments choice are a bit surprising...the Sweet Sorbet Metallice Woven Ribbon and the Festive Pearls. The Sweet Sorbet ribbon has more of a pink tone so it coordinates so nicely with the Polished Pink!  The pearls are Soft Succulent, but take on a Balmy Blue hue on this card.

Maybe you've heard me say that when I attack a new package of 12 x 12 DSP, I start by cutting that first sheet into 4" strips.  It sure makes it easy for cardmaking!  And that's what I did for both of these cards.

The strips of the green Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper are 1-1/2" x 4" and make a super-easy backdrop for any focal point.  Here I used the Decorative Circle Punch for the sentiment and the beautiful Soft Succulent 1/2" Satin Shimmer Ribbon for a special hand-deliverable card.  And don't forget to keep those 1/2" strips of white cardstock to use for small sentiments!

Be sure to scroll all the way down to see the supplies used for these two featured cards.

Create with this amazing Fitting Florets Collection!

All items in the collection can be ordered separately and are available NOW!

 

The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:

• Fitting Florets Collection (item 163129) *
• Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)
• Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
• Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)

The following will still be available for purchase in the January 2023 Mini Catalog:

• Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
• Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)
• Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)

*Collection includes: the Framed Florets Bundle, Framed & Festive stamps, 

Fitting Florets DSP, and Gold Swirl embellishments.

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my group, The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the Host Code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store to help support my Craft for a Cause initiatives. If your order is over $150, don’t use the host code so you can redeem all the Host Rewards....which means FREE product for you!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Product List

Framed Florets Bundle (English) [162407]	Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161815]	Framed Florets Dies [160623]
Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (English) [160888]	Fitting Florets 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161814]	Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls [161822]
Fitting Florets Collection (English) [163129]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576]
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155710]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159200]	Soft Succulent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Satin Shimmer Ribbon [158133]
Festive Pearls [159963]	Decorative Circle Punch [159174]