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đź’–Holiday Packaging/Gift Giving/Decorationsđź’–

Stampin Up Aldi Wrapped Candy Bar made with the decorative Trees die cuts designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/holiday-packaging-gift-giving-decorations/ #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercraft

This Aldi’s Wrapped Candy Bar is super easy to make and would be a great way to brighten someone’s day this holiday season! This would also make a great stocking stuffer. 🙂

Measurements & Details

  • Silver & White Ribbon- 13 inches
  • Silver & Gold Trim- Online Exclusive- tie a bow
  • 4-1/4” x 4-1/4” Pool Party CS scored at ¼”, ½”, 2-1/4”, 2-1/2”- Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder
  • 5” x 1-1/2” Snowy Scenes DSP
  • Decorative Trees dies cuts- White Glimmer Paper & Garden Green CS
  • Peaceful Season Bundle- sentiment and die cut
  • Sprinkle with Rhinestones

Video

Here’s the video showing how to make this sweet treat! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel here so you are notified when I go live each week. Please join us! We have crafting and stories and lots of fun during our weekly 20-30 min video. 🙂

Order

You can order any of the products I used to make these cards from my online store at the very bottom of this post. Thanks so much for supporting my small business. 🙂

Stampin Up Aldi Wrapped Candy Bar made with the decorative Trees die cuts designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/holiday-packaging-gift-giving-decorations/ #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercraft

Here’s my first ever rhubarb strawberry pie and also it was the first time I did a lattice crust.

It was for my son, Ryan’s, 29th birthday! He usually asks me to make him an apple pie for his birthday cake, but he’s had so many pieces of rhubarb strawberry pie on his RAGBRAI’s (bicycle ride across Iowa) that he has a new favorite! I used frozen rhubarb from my garden and frozen strawberries from the store. 🙂 I googled a new crust recipe that is half lard and half butter. It was so much easier to work with, which is why I ventured into the lattice top world. I have new confidence going into Thanksgiving pie baking, with this new recipe. Do you know anyone else who prefers birthday pie over birthday cake? I’d love to hear about it, please leave me a comment.

New Holiday Gift Packaging/ Home DecorTutorial Bundle

Each month we have a new tutorial bundle that you can purchase for $15 or receive free with a $35 order. See all the details further down in this post. This month has 13 beautiful projects you won’t want to miss.

Welcome to our monthly Creativity Abounds Blog Hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from all around the world that are coming together to share our creative ideas with you.  We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can Inspire you to make creations of your own.

Please see all my friends projects below:

Join my Joy Team!

I would love to have you join our Joy Team! We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us!  Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $125 in products for only $99!

Catalogs

If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Fall Mini catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the new catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

I always do product shares with each new catalog. Would you be interested in a share from the new Online Exclusives. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $15 here.

I need lots of gift card holders for gift giving. My project below is a great project you’ll want to make again and again! Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Gift Packaging and Home Decor Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. You will want the measurements and directions to make these 13 beautiful projects!

November 2024 Gift Packaging & Home Decor Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Gift Packaging or Home Decor Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$15.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the Annual Catalog or Spring 2025 Mini Catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 
  • Shop Online Exclusives here.
  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Follow me on Instagram here.
  • Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and receive a discount on all Stampin Up products here
  • Paper Pumpkin here.


Product List
Decorative Trees Dies
$38.00
Peaceful Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder
$11.00
Berry Burst, Old Olive & White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Specialty Paper
$6.00
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder
$21.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$32.00
Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon
$9.00
Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack
$9.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$6.00
Paper Trimmer
$28.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
$7.25

đź’–Ghirardelli Matchbook Treat Holders

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is Random Acts of Kindness. We hope to inspire you with our creations today! You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Stampin Up Ghirardelli Matchbook Treat Holders designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/đź’–ghirardelli-matchbook-treat-holders/ #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercraft #treatholders #RAK

I love spreading joy and giving out little treats to brighten someone’s day! Become a RAKtivist and join the movement to spread kindness through inspiring RAKtivities! A RAKtivist—short for “Random Acts of Kindness Activist”—is someone who believes in making the world a better place, one thoughtful act at a time. By becoming a RAKtivist, you’ll be part of a global community committed to lifting others up, creating meaningful connections, and participating in fun, impactful RAKtivities that brighten lives and inspire others to do the same.

Stampin Up Ghirardelli Matchbook Treat Holders designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/đź’–ghirardelli-matchbook-treat-holders/ #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercraft #treatholders #RAK

For Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) treats I want it to be fast and easy to make several. I also don’t want the cost to be prohibitive so I usually buy a big bag of candy at Costco.

Video

Here’s a video showing how to make these treat holders. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel and you will be notified when I go live.

You can order any of these products from my online store by clicking on the pictures at the bottom of this post.

There’s more inspiration to show you, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be Home for the Holidays.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  3. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  4. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  5. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  6. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  7. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  8. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  9. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  10. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  11. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  12. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  13. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!

Join my Joy Team!

I would love to have you join our Joy Team! We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us!  Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $125 in products for only $99!

Catalogs

If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Fall Mini catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the new catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

I always do product shares with each new catalog. Would you be interested in a share from the new Online Exclusives. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $15 here.

I need lots of gift card holders for gift giving. My project below is a great project you’ll want to make again and again! Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Gift Packaging and Home Decor Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. You will want the measurements and directions to make these 13 beautiful projects!

November 2024 Gift Packaging & Home Decor Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Gift Packaging or Home Decor Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$15.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the Annual Catalog or Spring 2025 Mini Catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 
  • Shop Online Exclusives here.
  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Follow me on Instagram here.
  • Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and receive a discount on all Stampin Up products here
  • Paper Pumpkin here.


Product List
Peaceful Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Humble Home Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$20.00
Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$13.00
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder
$21.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$32.00
Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints
$8.50
Paper Trimmer
$28.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
$7.25

Pop Up Gift Card Holder

Stampin Up Pop Up Gift Card Holders designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/pop-up-gift-card-holder-3/ #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercraft

I truly enjoy making treat holders and other 3-D gift items. This Pop Up Gift Card Holder has been a favorite of mine for years.

Stampin Up Pop Up Gift Card Holders designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/pop-up-gift-card-holder-3/ #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercraft

Who would love to receive one of these? Did you know every week on Tuesdays at 7pm CT Steve and I do a live video and give away one of the cards we made? Janice Driver won this week’s card. I’ll give the other one away to someone who leaves a comment on this blog post. Subscribe to my YouTube channel here and you’ll get notified each week when I do my live video.

Stampin Up Pop Up Gift Card Holders designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/pop-up-gift-card-holder-3/ #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercraft

Video

I like to make a template so I can pull it out next time and know exactly how to make it again. All the measurements and directions are on the video here.

We celebrated Steve’s birthday in Dubuque, IA recently and here he is pitching to FFA high school kids at the Field of Dreams. This is where the movie, Field of Dreams, was made starring Kevin Costner. One famous line in the movie is ” Is this heaven? No it’s Iowa.” Steve wrote the paragraph below talking about the experience.

Surprisingly, our visit to the Field of Dreams in Dyerville ended up being my favorite excursion on my birthday weekend in Dubuque.  It is the location where the movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed, including the ball field that was built in the middle of a corn field.  I love the movie, and it was fun seeing where it was filmed.  While we were on the ball field, on a whim I decided to pitch a softball to Beth, which she actually hit. 🙂 Then ten kids from a visiting FFA group asked me to pitch to them.  An hour later, I was sweaty and happy, as each of the FFA kids was excited to hit the ball. They asked if I worked there, and their teacher explained that I was just being nice. I remembered how much I enjoy encouraging high school kids and interacting with them.   It was a very fulfilling experience.

I enjoyed watching Steve interact with the kids. He actually convinced each of them they could hit the ball and then they would actually hit the ball. It was also funny that most of the kids were sure he worked there. Steve decided he must be a professional baseball player if they were paying him to pitch at the Field of Dreams! 🙂

This week’s Festive Friday Design Team’s challenge #FF0172 is Black Friday! The day following Thanksgiving—commonly referred to as Black Friday—has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States. National chain stores traditionally offer limited money-saving specials on a wide variety of goods in an effort to lure shoppers into stores while offering similar deals online.

The Inspo List is 10 items you can choose from to create your project. Incorporate THREE of the items in your project and link up! And guess what? Your project doesn’t have to be about Black Friday-at all! #festivefridaychallenge  I hope you’ll make a card, scrapbook page or 3-D item and join us. If you want help entering, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and I’d be happy to help you! Even if you’ve never entered a card challenge before, now is the time to start. It’s fun and it’s free! It will help inspire your creativity. Please join us!

From the Inspo List I used bold colors, sequins and geometric patterns.

Please hop along to all my DT friends below:

Join my Joy Team!

I would love to have you join our Joy Team! We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us!  Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $125 in products for only $99!

Catalogs

If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Fall Mini catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the new catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

I always do product shares with each new catalog. Would you be interested in a share from the new Online Exclusives. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $15 here.

I need lots of gift card holders for gift giving. My project below is a great project you’ll want to make again and again! Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Gift Packaging and Home Decor Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. You will want the measurements and directions to make these 13 beautiful projects!

November 2024 Gift Packaging & Home Decor Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Gift Packaging or Home Decor Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$15.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the Annual Catalog or Spring 2025 Mini Catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 
  • Shop Online Exclusives here.
  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Follow me on Instagram here.
  • Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and receive a discount on all Stampin Up products here
  • Paper Pumpkin here.