Christmas

Create Your Own Background

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is Create Your Own Background. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Stampin Up Tree for Sale Christmas card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/create-your-own-background #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

To create a unique background, I used the new Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder and smooshed white Stampin’ Craft Ink over the top. My ink pad is fairly dry, so it worked well with this technique. I had so much fun making the Polished Pink card, I made the card again with both Orchid Oasis and Parakeet Party. The non traditional colors seem to work well for this card. Which color is your favorite? The little silver stars are made with Silver Foil and the 3 star die in the Sale-A-Bration Tree Lot dies.

Stampin Up Tree for Sale Christmas card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/create-your-own-background #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

I have a live video showing how to make this card here with measurements and directions.

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on August 10th. Our theme will be Seasons’ Greetings, where we will showcase projects inspired by our favorite seasonal time of the year.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  3. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  4. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  5. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  6. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
  7. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  8. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  9. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  10. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
  11. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
  12. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  13. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  14. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  15. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  16. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts

More wedding photos are coming out each day. These two love each other so much! Sean & Amy live in Austin, TX and the wedding was in Houston. It was truly so much fun! Sean is our oldest of four and first to get married. 🙂

Please join me and 12 very talented Demonstrator Friends from the Creativity Abounds Design Team for our 5th Stamp Camp on July 22 and July 23  We’re featuring the Hues of Happiness Suite in the 2022-23 Annual Catalog. This Stamp Camp is open to both customers and demonstrators. Deadline to join the stamp camp is Wednesday, June 13th.

Here’s a testimonial from Linda D, a Stampin’ Up demo who signs up with me to do all the quarterly Stamp Camps. “There are several reasons why I love Stamp Camp. In no particular order: quality of the projects, the global perspective, tips and techniques that are shared in the live videos, the fact that I can go back later to the Facebook group, a scheduled event to stamp and to support you. I look forward to joining you and Steve on Tuesday nights. It is just the right blend of stamping and life! You are the best!” – Linda D

Here’s what you need to purchase- The Hues of Happiness Product Collection ( #158828)– includes the Happiness Abounds Bundle (stamp set and dies), Designer Series Paper, Glossy Dots and an **Add on to the Suite Silver Edged Cotton ribbon (item # 159193) Order here. You’ll receive the Make and Takes* for 12-13 projects and an awesome PDF and YouTube videos for each of the projects for your reference all free of charge.
Access to an exclusive FB group where additional LIVE presentations will be held during the two day weekend (you can watch later, as well)!

* Please Note the following:

1. The Card stock will be prepped and ready for you and any of the die-cutting done that is not using your bundle.
2. You will provide your own ink and adhesive and will use the Designer Series Paper, **Ribbon and Dots  from your purchased suite.
3. Your kit will include card stock for you to stamp on, but you will do the die cutting.


I hope you join in the fun with us! This is such a beautiful product suite and you are going to love how versatile it is!
Registration is OPEN now and ENDS July 13. Don’t miss out!

If you already have the Suite, no worries, you can substitute anything for it, but need to purchase $77.50 prior to shipping and taxes and get the card kits and stamp camp free of charge.

Don’t forget you’ll also get a free gift from Stampin’ Up with each $50 purchase. This is the best time to sign up for the Stamp Camp and get all the freebies!

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.

Do you own a lot of Designer Series Paper? This card is perfect for using up that pretty paper to make beautiful cards-see picture below. Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Card Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. These are some of the best fun fold projects I’ve seen.

October 2024 Holiday Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Holiday 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 Fall 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.


Snowman Magic

Stampin Up Snowman Magic card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/snowman-magic #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

It’s very hot in Iowa this week, so I thought I’d cool off by making my first snow lady cards of the year, kind of like Christmas in July! Which one is your favorite, Orchid Oasis or Tahitian Tide? I made these cards on my live video this week. You can see it here with all the measurements and directions. My sweet husband, Steve, and I do live videos every week at 7pm CT, 8pm ET, 6pm MT and 5pm PT. We would love to have you join us on YouTube or Facebook. We usually have #prizepatrol and give out free cards or gifts.

Stampin Up Snowman Magic card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/snowman-magic #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

I try to always decorate the envelope and inside of the card so everything looks special. 🙂

Stampin Up Snowman Magic card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/snowman-magic #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

The inside of the card has the sentiment heat embossed in Silver and additional snowflakes cut from the In Color Glimmer Paper. See all the supplies I used and shop from the list at the bottom of this post.

Stampin Up Snowman Magic card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/snowman-magic #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

Please leave me a comment and let me know which one is your favorite.

It’s time for another Festive Friday Challenge!  It’s fun being a designer for Festive Friday and this week’s challenge #FF0113 is Global Tiger Day which is July 5th. Who knew there was a Global Tiger Day?

The Inspo List is 10 items you can choose from to create your project. Incorporate THREE or more of the items in your project and link up! #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!

From the Inspo List I used frames, orange, black and enamel embellishments. I had nothing in my crafting stash to attempt a Tiger card.

For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of the  Festive Friday Challenge Design team.

Ann Schach

Beth McCullough

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

Melanie Hungerford

Helen Jennings

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Melva Peters

Jaydee

Diane Evans 

Joanne James

Please join me and 12 very talented Demonstrator Friends from the Creativity Abounds Design Team for our 5th Stamp Camp on July 22 and July 23  We’re featuring the Hues of Happiness Suite in the 2022-23 Annual Catalog. This Stamp Camp is open to both customers and demonstrators.

Here’s a testimonial from Linda D, a Stampin’ Up demo who signs up with me to do all the quarterly Stamp Camps. “There are several reasons why I love Stamp Camp. In no particular order: quality of the projects, the global perspective, tips and techniques that are shared in the live videos, the fact that I can go back later to the Facebook group, a scheduled event to stamp and to support you. I look forward to joining you and Steve on Tuesday nights. It is just the right blend of stamping and life! You are the best!” – Linda D

Here’s what you need to purchase- The Hues of Happiness Product Collection ( #158828)– includes the Happiness Abounds Bundle (stamp set and dies), Designer Series Paper, Glossy Dots and an **Add on to the Suite Silver Edged Cotton ribbon (item # 159193) Order here. You’ll receive the Make and Takes* for 12-13 projects and an awesome PDF and YouTube videos for each of the projects for your reference all free of charge.
Access to an exclusive FB group where additional LIVE presentations will be held during the two day weekend (you can watch later, as well)!

* Please Note the following:

1. The Card stock will be prepped and ready for you and any of the die-cutting done that is not using your bundle.
2. You will provide your own ink and adhesive and will use the Designer Series Paper, **Ribbon and Dots  from your purchased suite.
3. Your kit will include card stock for you to stamp on, but you will do the die cutting.


I hope you join in the fun with us! This is such a beautiful product suite and you are going to love how versatile it is!
Registration is OPEN now and ENDS July 13. Don’t miss out!

If you already have the Suite, no worries, you can substitute anything for it, but need to purchase $77.50 prior to shipping and taxes and get the card kits and stamp camp free of charge.

Don’t forget you’ll also get a free gift from Stampin’ Up with each $50 purchase. This is the best time to sign up for the Stamp Camp and get all the freebies!

Steve and I do live videos every Tuesday at 7pm CT, 8pm ET, 6pm MT, and 5pm PT. I hope you’ll join us on YouTube or FaceBook for our weekly live video.

Here’s another wedding picture of Sean & Amy outside the Reception in Houston, Texas.

It is now two weeks since I had my ACL knee surgery. I’m starting to feel much better and am looking forward to walking without crutches so I can zoom around my house like I used to do. 🙂 Maya and Molly are wondering why I’m not walking with them anymore, but hopefully our walks will resume soon. We’ve spent a lot more time napping together instead. 🙂

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.

Do you own a lot of Designer Series Paper? This card is perfect for using up that pretty paper to make beautiful cards-see picture below. Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Card Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. These are some of the best fun fold projects I’ve seen.

October 2024 Holiday Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Holiday 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 Fall 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
Snowman Magic Bundle (English)
$41.25
Scalloped Contours Dies
$35.00
Basic Borders Dies
$29.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$125.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$63.00
2022–2024 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
$12.00
Snowflake 12 X 12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Vellum
$10.00
Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
$5.00
Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack
$10.00
Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.25
Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Metallics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Versamark Pad
$9.50
2021 2023 In Color Opal Rounds
$8.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$6.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Paper Trimmer
$25.00
Bone Folder
$7.00

May Stampin’ Up Trip Achievers Blog Hop

It’s such an honor to be hopping with the Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip Achievers again this month! The money I received in lieu of the cancelled Incentive Trip, is being used for an 18 day campervan adventure through Canada and Alaska on May 11-30th. In fact we are on day 13 right now! We went horseback riding in Calgary near where they filmed the show, Heartland. We are hiking, salmon fishing, going on a whale watching cruise, and a grizzly bear excursion. Steve and I will be filming and blogging about our adventures. We have a new YouTube channel with videos of all our adventures.

Stampin Up In Color cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/may-stampin-up-trip-achievers-blog-hop  #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

Do you have a favorite from the cards above? Please leave me a comment and let me know which one you like. I think I like the flowers or the hearts with the sentiment “sending you this paper hug” the best!

Here’s a video showing how to make the Tea Cup cards.

I made these cards as part of a 6″ x 6″ One Sheet Wonder Challenge that Creativity Abounds had during our last quarterly Stamp Camp. The next Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp will be July 22 and 23rd featuring the Hues of Happiness Suite. You get a card kit in the mail plus written and video tutorials to make approx. 12 cards. During the Stamp Camp you’ll see live videos showing at least 12 more cards. The Stamp Camp is free! We welcome both demos and customers to participate in our stamp camp. Please click here to order and use Host Code H7QEQDHA. If you’ve already ordered the Hues of Happiness Suite and the Silver Metallic Cotton Ribbon, you can order the equivalent of anything you want from my online store and still participate in this stamp camp free of charge. You won’t want to miss this!

Enjoy hopping to everyone on today’s blog hop 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.

Do you own a lot of Designer Series Paper? This card is perfect for using up that pretty paper to make beautiful cards-see picture below. Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Card Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. These are some of the best fun fold projects I’ve seen.

October 2024 Holiday Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Holiday 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 Fall 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
Medium Daisy Punch
$17.00
Sending Smiles Bundle (English)
$49.50
Cup Of Tea Bundle (English)
$45.00
Nature's Prints Bundle (English)
$55.75
Dots & Spots Die
$32.00
Beautiful Shapes Dies
$29.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder
$10.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$125.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$63.00
2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.00
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.25
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots
$8.00
2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
$15.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Paper Trimmer
$25.00
Bone Folder
$7.00