Hello Cupcake Birthday Card

It’s the Happiest Day of the Stampin’ Up Year! Sale-A-Bration begins January 3, 2019!

Hello Cupcake is one of the sets you can choose for free with a $50 order during Sale-A-Bration (SAB). I hope after seeing my sparkly card, this set will be on your list! My sweet friend Jean has a birthday today so I made this beauty for her! Jean helps me with stamping all the time, when she’s not busy at her real job, “Accounting for things,” at Principal Financial Group. Happy Birthday Jean!!

See that beautiful Lovely Lipstick Foil?! Yep, another free item during Sale-A-Bration. 8 Foil Sheets- 4 Grapefruit Grove and 4 Lovely Lipstick free with a $50 order!

Have you seen the new Occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration catalog that begin today? If not, click on “Catalogs” at the top of my page and I have a PDF of each of the catalogs. If you would like me to be your Stampin Up demo, email me and I’ll send you a paper copy of each catalog. 🙂

Stamps: Hello Cupcake (149714) SAB

Paper: Lovely Lipstick &Grapefruit Grove Foil Sheets (149712) SAB, Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Silver Glimmer Paper (146960)

Ink: Versamark (102283), Lovely Lipstick (147140)

Accessories: Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Big Shot (143263), Layering Ovals Framelits (141706), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Silver Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes (147900), Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130), Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109131), Heat Tool (129053), Paper Snips-fussy cutting (103579), 3/8″ Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon (144213)

Techniques: Heat Embossing

Tip- To emboss the Lovely Lipstick cupcake, I inked up the stamp in VersaMark and then when straight into the Lovely Lipstick. I sprinkled with Clear Embossing powder and used the Heat tool. You can emboss in any color using this technique!

Here’s more samples made with the Hello Cupcake set.

It’s time for my 2019 Occasions Catalog Shares

If you’d like to be in my first round of shares email me today, so you can be included in my first order!

Here’s what a few people had to say about past shares I’ve done:

“Beth, I just now had time to open my holiday share. You did a wonderful job of separating all the paper and the ribbon and packaging everything. I know you spent a lot of time and effort. Everything is so perfect, I can’t wait to start crafting. Thanks again for the share. Donna”

“Beth, the paper share looks great. Thanks for all the careful labeling and packaging. I love all the papers. Also, the fast delivery. Thanks, Nancy”

Why participate in shares? Shares are an inexpensive way to sample the new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, and Embellishments at a fraction of what it would cost you to purchase all of them yourself. Customers and Demos alike love having a little bit of everything from the new catalog. When you see that adorable card on Pinterest, you’ll be able to make it because you bought the “I want it all” share!

How Shares Work

Simply EMAIL ME (Beth@StampingMom.com) to reserve your spot in a share. I will then ask you to send me the money via PayPal, or you may send a check.
Once I receive the products, I will cut, count, measure and package up your goodies pronto!
Your papers will be lovingly wrapped and identified to protect them; ribbons will be rolled; and embellishments will be placed into small plastic bags. Your shares will be sent out via the US Postal Service.
Please note my paper shares are 6″ x 12″ for most designs. A lot of people do 6″ x 6″, so you are getting twice as much paper with my shares.
You can choose a Paper Share or an I Want It All Share.

I Want It All Share and receive a bonus sampler $35 plus $7 shipping = $42

(If you want more than 1 yard of each ribbon, add $7 for an additional yard of each ribbon.)

Designer Series Paper–

30 – 6” x 12” sheets of the following papers: All My Love, Floral Romance, How Sweet It Is, Happiness Blooms and Needlepoint Nook

12- 6” x 6” sheets Classic Garage

10-6” x 6” sheets Gingham Gala

52 sheets total

Ribbon–

Approx 1 yard of EACH of the following ribbon: 1/8” Flirty Flamingo, 1/2” Lovely Lipstick, 5/8” Petal Pink/Whisper White Variegated, 3/8” Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green Reversible, 3/8: Calypso Coral, 5/8: Whisper White Flax, ¼” Black/Silver Striped Metallic, Old Olive Linen Thread

8 yds total- Add $7 for each additional yard of each ribbon.

Embellishments–

3 Floral Romance Seals

12 Sweet Pins and Tags- 2 of each tag style and 3 of each pin color

6 Needlepoint Nook Mini Buttons -2 of each color

4 Classic Garage Elements- 2 each of 2 designs

25 pieces total

Bonus Sampler-

3 – 6″ x 12″ Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper-randomly selected

1- 6″ x 12″ Either Grapefruit Grove or Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheet- randomly selected

2- Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card & Envelopes- 1 card and envelope of each size

Designer Series Paper Share $21+$7 shipping = $28

30 – 6” x 12” sheets of the following papers: All My Love, Floral Romance, How Sweet It Is, Happiness Blooms and Needlepoint Nook

12- 6” x 6” sheets Classic Garage

10-6” x 6” sheets Gingham Gala

52 sheets total

EMAIL ME (Beth@StampingMom.com) to reserve your spot in a share.

Unfortunately the window in my Sunroom cracked today. Sean walked in this afternoon and saw my patch job of duct tape trying to hold the window together. He said, “I once saw a show, ‘5 Sure Signs You’re A Redneck,’ and I’m pretty sure we would qualify now since you’ve used duct tape to hold the window together.” OK, maybe he has a point… The bad news is my two year old window is cracked. The good news is, I called Renewal by Anderson in Valley Junction where we bought the windows, and it is fully covered by the warranty and will cost me nothing to replace! Yeah! If you live in the Des Moines area I totally recommend getting your window replacements from these fine folks. 🙂 Now I’m debating if I should tell my new neighbors in the red house that we will get a new window in a few weeks or should I just let them wonder if they did indeed move next door to folks who fix broken windows with duct tape! 🙂

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

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You can always email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you don’t want to place your order online. I’d love to help you! My current host code is 22WNDJ2X . If you place an order of at least $50 using my host code, you’ll get an additional free gift from me! It’s a fun gift. Come see my post tomorrow to see the free gift!

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

$35.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$4.00

Silver Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes

$9.50

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

$5.00

Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder

$5.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$30.00

Paper Snips

$10.00

Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon

$7.00

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2019 Occasions Catalog Shares, Pop Up Gift Card Holders and Directions

It’s time for my 2019 Occasions Catalog Shares

Here’s what a few people had to say about past shares I’ve done:

“Beth, I just now had time to open my holiday share. You did a wonderful job of separating all the paper and the ribbon and packaging everything. I know you spent a lot of time and effort. Everything is so perfect, I can’t wait to start crafting. Thanks again for the share. Donna”

“Beth, the paper share looks great. Thanks for all the careful labeling and packaging. I love all the papers. Also, the fast delivery. Thanks, Nancy”

Why participate in shares? Shares are an inexpensive way to sample the new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, and Embellishments at a fraction of what it would cost you to purchase all of them yourself. Customers and Demos alike love having a little bit of everything from the new catalog. When you see that adorable card on Pinterest, you’ll be able to make it because you bought the “I want it all” share!

How Shares Work

Simply EMAIL ME (Beth@StampingMom.com) to reserve your spot in a share. I will then ask you to send me the money via PayPal, or you may send a check.
Once I receive the products, I will cut, count, measure and package up your goodies pronto!
Your papers will be lovingly wrapped and identified to protect them; ribbons will be rolled; and embellishments will be placed into small plastic bags. Your shares will be sent out via the US Postal Service.
Please note my paper shares are 6″ x 12″ for most designs. A lot of people do 6″ x 6″, so you are getting twice as much paper with my shares.
You can choose a Paper Share or an I Want It All Share.

I Want It All Share and receive a bonus sampler $35 plus $7 shipping = $42

(If you want more than 1 yard of each ribbon, add $7 for an additional yard of each ribbon.)

Designer Series Paper–

30 – 6” x 12” sheets of the following papers: All My Love, Floral Romance, How Sweet It Is, Happiness Blooms and Needlepoint Nook

12- 6” x 6” sheets Classic Garage

10-6” x 6” sheets Gingham Gala

52 sheets total

Ribbon–

Approx 1 yard of EACH of the following ribbon: 1/8” Flirty Flamingo, 1/2” Lovely Lipstick, 5/8” Petal Pink/Whisper White Variegated, 3/8” Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green Reversible, 3/8: Calypso Coral, 5/8: Whisper White Flax, ¼” Black/Silver Striped Metallic, Old Olive Linen Thread

8 yds total- Add $7 for each additional yard of each ribbon.

Embellishments–

3 Floral Romance Seals

12 Sweet Pins and Tags- 2 of each tag style and 3 of each pin color

6 Needlepoint Nook Mini Buttons -2 of each color

4 Classic Garage Elements- 2 each of 2 designs

25 pieces total

Bonus Sampler-

3 – 6″ x 12″ Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper-randomly selected

1- 6″ x 12″ Either Grapefruit Grove or Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheet- randomly selected

2- Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card & Envelopes- 1 card and envelope of each size

Designer Series Paper Share $21+$7 shipping = $28

30 – 6” x 12” sheets of the following papers: All My Love, Floral Romance, How Sweet It Is, Happiness Blooms and Needlepoint Nook

12- 6” x 6” sheets Classic Garage

10-6” x 6” sheets Gingham Gala

52 sheets total

EMAIL ME (Beth@StampingMom.com) to reserve your spot in a share.

One of my favorite things to make is Pop Up Gift Card Holders.

Abby colored the snowman with Stampin’ Blends. I used the new Dot to Dot Embossing Folder on the flap.

The Christmas tree is from the Seasonal Tags Framelits. I used Silver Emboss Powder on the Merry Christmas.

Here’s last year’s version. I’ve added the directions below. Start with cardstock 4-1/4″ x 10″.

The oval punch is optional. What you really need is a slit cut big enough to hold your gift card which is typically 3-1/2″.

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

You can make the Pop Up Gift Card Holders in any size. Here’s a bigger one I made for Steve’s Dad a couple years ago.

So I mentioned last week that I had a Surprise activity planned for Forced Family Fun during our Christmas break. I got some emails asking, “What exactly is Forced Family Fun?”. Well, typically when kids become teenagers they want to hang out with their friends or sit in their room alone on their electronics. Years ago, Steve and I came up with Forced Family Fun to alleviate this problem. We would intentionally plan activities with required participation. Sometimes we play cards or board games, have a special dinner, go for a hike or mini golfing, etc. Tonight we went to church, dinner and then our Surprise Forced Family Fun was to go to an Escape Room. We had one hour to do puzzles and clues and figure out how to escape from a locked room. It takes a lot of team work and cooperation. We did the Informant Escape Room in West Des Moines. It was a blast! We escaped in 53 minutes!

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

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Shop the Clearance Rack here.
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Hello Cupcake

Festive Friday Challenge

It’s time for another Festive Friday Challenge! I love being a designer for Festive Friday and this week’s challenge #FF0023 is New Year’s (Dec 31) and/or Sparkle & Shine. #festivefridaychallenge I hope you’ll make a card and join us. If you need help figuring out how to enter, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and I’d love to help you.

I decided to make a Sparkle & Shine card since it’s one of the options for Festive Friday this week. Abby got home from college today and helped me finish this card. She loved it so much, she wants it for her birthday card in February. Ever since Abby was little, I often called her, “Abby Dazzle,” so a Sparkle & Shine card is very appropriate for her. It’s so pretty in real life. 🙂 I’m super excited to have Abby home for a whole month over break. Can’t wait for our two college boys, Ryan and Keegan, to get home tomorrow. Sean will get here next Friday and stay for two weeks. The McCullough family will be having all the fun we can think of while we have a full nest. 🙂 I’ve thought of one activity for “Forced Family Fun, ” that we’ve never done before. I can’t tell you about it until after we do it, because the two kids who love me the most read this blog and it would ruin the surprise. (Just kidding, about them loving me the most) 🙂

Are you wondering how I did the presents? It’s an awesome new die, Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies on page 17 of the new 2019 Occasions catalog. Another one of my favorite new things is the Rectangle Stitched Framelits on page 28. I believe every crafter needs these! Can you see the stitching on the edge of the black foil? What about the gorgeous Lovely Lipstick Foils Sheets? They are on page 12 of the Sale-A-Bration catalog. For each order of $50 you can choose the Foil 12″ x 12″ Sheets and get 4 sheets of Lovely Lipstick and 4 sheets of Grapefruit Grove for free. Sale-A-Bration will be Jan 3- March 31, 2019.

I’m sending catalogs to my customers tomorrow. If you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demo, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and I’ll send you the new catalogs. I’m also doing “shares” again in January of the new paper, ribbon and accessories. I’ll have the details about the shares soon.

Stamps: Birthday Cheer (148604-available Jan 3- June 3,2019)

Paper: Black Foil Sheets (147898-available until Jan 2,2019), Bermuda Bay Glimmer Paper (retired), Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets (149712-free SAB item available Jan 3-Mar 31,2019)

Ink: Versamark Pad (102283), Lovely Lipstick Pad (147140)

Accessories: Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Big Shot (143263), Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies (148548- available Jan 3- June 3,2019), Rectangle Stitched Framelits (148551)1840), Clear Stampin Emboss Powder (109130), Heat Tool (129053)

Techniques: Heat Embossing

Please head over to Festive Friday Challenge and join us.

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.
Follow me on Pinterest here
Follow me on Facebook here.

You can always email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you don’t want to place your order online. I’d love to help you! My current host code is NNEYCQQK . If you order using my host code, you’ll get an additional free gift from me!

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