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Creativity Abounds Birthday Blog Hop

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.

You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed – so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you with your Stampin’ Up!® shopping or if you would like to join our Stampin’ Up!® teams.

Stampin Up Share a Milkshake birthday card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/creativity-abounds-birthday-blog-hop #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy

If you like ice cream or birthdays, Share a Milkshake Bundle may be one of your favorite bundles in the new Spring Stampin’ Up Mini Catalog. Customers can order starting Jan 5, 2023. It was fun to put this quick and easy card together. I thought of all kinds of possibilities pairing this bundle with the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper (DSP). You can choose this DSP free with a $100 order in the USA. I also used the new Cane Weave embossing folder. I’m planning to make several similar cards so I always have a birthday card ready to mail. I also want to make some gift sets to give out as birthday gifts. Why buy your friends and family gifts when you can make them something from your heart!

Measurements

4-1/4″ x 11″ thick Basic White cardstock (CS) Metric- 10.5cm x 29.7cm

3-1/2″ x 5″ Mango Melody CS (8.5cm x 12.9cm)

3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″ Fresh Freesia CS (8cm x 12.4cm)

Blushing Bride cut with smallest Framed Florets oval die and embossed with the Cane Weave embossing folder

Milkshake cut with Share a Milkshake die from the Dandy Designs DSP

Ice cream stamped in Highland Heather ink and cut with Share a Milkshake die

Straw stamped in Mango Melody ink, Mango Melody heart cut with Share a Milkshake die

Stampin Up Dandy Designs DSP stand up calendar designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/creativity-abounds-birthday-blog-hop #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy

In this month’s Tutorial Bundle, I have the directions to make my stand up calendars. I think sending a calendar to someone with a December or January birthday makes so much sense because they can enjoy it all year long. I used the Dandy Designs DSP for my calendars too. It is definitely a good choice for your Sale-A-Bration rewards.

I’m doing Spring Catalog product shares again starting Jan. 5, 2023. I will expedite my order from Stampin Up and you will receive your shares the week of Jan 16th. My paper shares have twice as much paper because I do 6″ x 12″ paper. For a “I want it all” share including paper, ribbon and embellishments, it’s only $80 shipping included. If you can pick it up at my door in West Des Moines, IA it’s $72. Here’s a pdf showing exactly what’s included in my shares.

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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 Spring 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.


Last Minute Cards/Gifts 

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is Last Minute Gifts/Cards to inspire you with your holiday list. We really hope that you will be enjoy 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 Brightest Glow Bundle fudge boxes and Celebration Tag Dies gift tags designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/last-minute-cards-gifts #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy

With only 11 days until Christmas, I wanted to show you a couple of my favorite quick and easy projects from this season.

Every year I make my friend, Lindsay, about 35 gift tags that she gives out with her Christmas treats. I like to come up with a design that isn’t too time consuming. The Celebration Tags dies made this year’s tags quick and easy. It’s also nice that there’s a spot to write a note inside each tag.

Stampin Up Celebration Tag Dies gift tags designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/last-minute-cards-gifts #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy

Lindsay’s son, Oliver, always poses in front of their Christmas tree with my tags and Lindsay’s bags of homemade treats. Oliver is in kindergarten this year, so we’ll have to see how many more years he’ll be a willing participant in this tradition. He’s such a sweet young man. 🙂

Stampin Up Celebration Tag Dies gift tags designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/last-minute-cards-gifts #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy

I hope you were able to get the Celebration Tag Dies before supplies ran out. The “Merry Christmas” sentiment came from the Peaceful Deer stamp set in the Annual catalog.

Stampin Up Brightest Glow Bundle fudge boxes designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/last-minute-cards-gifts #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy

Every year at Thanksgiving time, Steve opens up his fudge factory. We end up giving dozens of fudge boxes to friends and neighbors. I make several different versions of the fudge box depending on the supplies I have available.

Stampin Up Brightest Glow Bundle fudge boxes designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/last-minute-cards-gifts #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy

These boxes were made for my Bible Study Fellowship friends. I cut 1 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ Snowflake Vellum and adhered it to the box with Mini Glue dots because I didn’t want the adhesive to show through the vellum. The beautiful “Merry Christmas” and tag die are from the Brightest Glow Bundle. These products are carrying over into another catalog, but not at the 10% off bundled price. Get them now for the best deal. This was a simple, yet elegant way to decorate the boxes.

Stampin Up Brightest Glow Bundle fudge boxes designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/last-minute-cards-gifts #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy

In the past I’ve used Mini Paper Pumpkin boxes and Pizza boxes for my fudge boxes. Both of these products have retired, so I used the Envelope Treat Boxes from the Fall Mini Catalog. Get yours here while they are still available. The size of the box is a little smaller, so I’ve wondered if our fudge recipients will think it’s part of shrinkflation? Steve says we are just helping everyone with portion control. 🙂

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 January 11th when our theme will be Sale-A-Bration Time. The design team will showcase projects made from Sale-A-Bration items.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  3. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  4. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  5. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  6. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  7. Jill Loveland at Simple Stamping
  8. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  9. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  10. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  11. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  12. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  13. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
  14. Lori Webb at Clever Copies
  15. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  16. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  17. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  18. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  19. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  20. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

If you live in the Des Moines area, email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and I’ll add your order to mine. I’m ordering early in the morning on Thursday. If you order on your own, it must be at least $75 to get free shipping. If you like getting Paper Pumpkins, get a subscription on Thursday and save the shipping on the entire subscription. It’s the best time to order Paper Pumpkins and they make great Christmas gifts 🙂

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 Spring 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
Envelope Treat Boxes
$8.00
Brightest Glow Bundle (English)
$52.00
Peaceful Deer Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$22.00
Celebrate With Tags Bundle (English)
$55.75
Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders
$10.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$125.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$63.00
Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
$5.00
Snowflake 12 X 12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Vellum
$10.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.25
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Metallics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit
$27.00
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$7.00
3/16" (4.8 Mm) Iridescent Trim
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.25
Paper Trimmer
$25.00

Snowman Magic Fun Fold

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

Add some sparkle to your Christmas cards with the Snowman Magic Bundle. This is a unique fun fold and I’ll be showing you how to put it together on my weekly Live video on Tuesday, December 20 at 7pm CT. If you can’t join me live, you can find it afterwards on my Stamping Mom YouTube channel here. You can order from my online store and see all the products I used at the very bottom of this post. The snowman dies are in the Last Chance Sale and are less than $20. I will use the snowflakes die (see it on the center green section) even without the snowmen.

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

This card fits in a regular A2 envelope, but it may be too thick for regular postage. Do you sometimes take the time to make a more elaborate card for someone special? Please leave me a comment and let me know. I prefer making quick and easy, but sometimes I need an extra special challenge.

I made this card for my sweet neighbor Fran. We met a few years ago walking in the neighborhood. When I’m going for a pup walk, I call and see if she wants a visit. Last week she brought over a beautiful, bright color afghan for us. (How did she know I love bright, happy colors!) It brightens up our sun room and will keep me cozy this winter. She also cried with me when we had to put my sweet Molly dog down last Friday.

Molly was a therapy dog and would’ve been 14 in February. Molly and Maya are the only pups we’ve had, and Molly was totally bonded with me. She loved everyone, but she certainly loved me the most! I can’t imagine loving any dog more or having another dog love me that much. Needless to say, my world has been rocked as we grieve her loss.

Molly gave the best hugs! Love you Molly girl! 🙂

It’s time for another Festive Friday Card Making and Paper Crafting Challenge!  It’s fun being a designer for Festive Friday and this week’s challenge #FF0124 is Twelve Days of Christmas which is December 25th through Jan 5th.

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! It doesn’t have to have anything to do with Twelve Days of Christmas. #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 Christmas, fancy fold, heat embossing.

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

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

Ann Schach

Beth McCullough—you are here

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

Melanie Hungerford

Helen Jennings

Melva Peters

Jaydee

Diane Evans 

Joanne James

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 Spring 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
Snowman Dies
$28.00
Snowman Magic Bundle (English)
$41.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$125.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$63.00
Snowflake 12 X 12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Vellum
$10.00
Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack
$10.00
2022–2024 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
$12.00
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
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Metallics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit
$27.00
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Festive Pearls
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.25
Paper Trimmer
$25.00