Cookies & Milk are the Perfect Pair!

As crafters, we always design and craft ahead of the current holiday.  Like last night when my family laughed when they found me in the stamp room making a valentine!  It really isn't too early to be thinking about Valentine's Day!

So although it's too late to order Christmas supplies to make something for THIS year, you can still order stamps for crafting to get ready for the new year now or make your wish list for the upcoming Sale-a-Bration season that starts January 7, 2025.

What do you think of my PERFECT PAIR card above??  I absolutely LOVE chocolate chip cookies so I knew I had to get the Online Exclusive stamp set!  It is available now!  I used a new card template from page 12 in the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog...it's hard to come up with something off the top of your head...we need some kind of inspiration!  And the Natural Tones Stampin' Blends are the perfect colors for my favorite cookies!

Here are some other samples made by Stampin' Up! concept artists!  

LOVE the Perfect Pair stamp set?  Click on it below to order!

Be sure to scroll all the way down to see a list of the other supplies used for my card.

When you order with me, you get a special PDF 
with instructions & photos for FOUR cards! 
 This month we are featuring the Humble Home stamp set and punch 
from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog!

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

Other Supplies used:

Product List

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830]
Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack [158152]	Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo [159462]	Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163824]
Baker's Twine Three Color Pack [162759]

Sentimental Christmas Book Box

I thought this Book Treat Box turned out pretty cute!  I love the vintage look of the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper with the chalkboard-like tag!  This DSP is part of our Making a Difference Product Giveback this season.  With every pack purchased, Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to organizations around the globe dedicated to children's literacy.  AND I will donate an additional $2 to a LOCAL literacy organization.  

Please consider ordering some of this beautiful Designer Series Paper 
for your holiday projects this year!

Watch my Facebook Lunch & Learn to see how easy it is to cover these cute Book Treat Boxes!  They are the perfect thing to go with this feature DSP!  Be sure to SCROLL DOWN for the links to order the products used for this project.

 Watch this past Tuesday's Lunch & Learn below.

When you order with me, you get a special PDF 
with instructions & photos for FOUR cards! 
 This month we are featuring the Humble Home stamp set and punch 
from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog!

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

Sentimental Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164209]	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]
Christmas Labels Bundle (English) [164101]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]	Gold Twisted Thread [164603]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

Seasonal Sale starts November 13th

 

Make sure to act quickly on this limited-time-only sale!

During the Seasonal Sale between November 13–15, you can get:

• 20% off all stamp bundles and Designer Series Paper and 
• 10% off select ink and cardstock from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog. 

Watch how I made a super-quick holiday card using the Winter Meadow DSP and the Labeled with Love Punch during my Tuesday Lunch & Learn on Facebook!

Here's a closer look at the card I made!  Doesn't Designer Series Paper rock?!??!  It is so easy to get a beautiful card done quickly with our amazing DSP!

·       Blueberry Bushel CS: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; score at 4 ¼”

·       Garden Green CS: 3 ½” x 5”

·       Vanilla Card Stock: scrap for punching label

·       Winter Meadow DSP: 3 ¼” x 4 ½”

When you order with me, you get a special PDF 

with instructions & photos for FOUR cards! 

 This month we are featuring the Humble Home stamp set and punch 

from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog!

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

It's Make a Difference Day today!

How do you make a difference?

Did you know that it is Make a Difference Day?  I'm so grateful for my Stampin’ friends who helped me make over 45 birthday cards for local foster children at my Birthday Bash Craft for a Cause event this week and all of their support over the years!

How will YOU make a difference today (or this week)?  Let us know!

Craft for a Cause 2024 update 

Thank you for your support through Host Codes and attendance!

Here is a little update on our Craft for a Cause events and initiatives.  

Bright Pink: $50 donation from my Sweet Thoughts Card Class

Lake County Haven: Notes of Encouragement to homeless women in the program

Fill a Heart 4 Kids:  Birthday cards and gift cards for foster kids from my Birthday Bash event

Midwest Veterans Closet and other Lake County Vets: Valentines 4 Vets

Lake County Honor Flight Mail Call: veteran thank you cards made at Honor Flight Card Night

Veterans Path to Hope in McHenry: veteran thank you cards

**Veteran events held in conjunction with Grant Township**

October's Hostess Code: MKXFMTTS

to 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

 

Come to my BIRTHDAY BASH!

Join us for the second annual Birthday Bash Craft for a Cause Event!  In honor of Make a Difference Day and my own birthday this month, we'll be making birthday cards, collecting gift cards, and raising funds for local foster children.

You'll keep some cards and we'll donate the rest to Fill a Heart 4 Kids (a local organization that supports foster youth).  There will also be an optional Birthday scrapbook page for you to make and take home!  Your $30 fee covers supplies AND donations. 

New this year...RAFFLES and PRIZES!  Earn tickets in various ways:

·        Submit your RSVP by October 10

·        Bring a friend (one ticket for you for each friend, and one for your friend)

·        Bring a $10 gift card from McDonald’s-Subway-Dunkin’ Donuts

·        Place an order using the October HOST CODE: MKXFMTTS

RSVP here 

 When you place an order with me, you get a special PDF with instructions & photos for FOUR cards!  This month we are featuring the Warms My Heart stamp set from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog!

October's Hostess Code: MKXFMTTS

to 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

Pumpkin Warms My Heart!

So, since Fall is my favorite, it's no surprise that I'd pick a pumpkin card to feature here on my blog.  I've been playing around lately with the Warms My Heart stamp set from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog, and the images are just so fun to color!  And I'm happy to say that the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper is back in stock!  It pairs so well with this stamp set!

I did use a variety of Stampin' Blends to color the image, but that's what I love about the Blends!  They make me feel like a watercolor artist!  Since the rest of the card was so easy to put together I didn't mind fussy cutting the image so she really pops off the card!  And of course, I had to add a favorite embellishment...Adhesive-Backed Sequins!

Be sure to scroll down to see the supplies used for this fun fall card!

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

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Product List

Warms My Heart Cling Stamp Set (English) [164267]	Splendid Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164173]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack [158152]	Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo Pack [159463]	Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161661]
Boho Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161659]	Copper Clay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161662]	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897]
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879]	Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio [161206]	Linen Thread [104199]