With Gratitude First Frost - Kylie's International Blog Hop Top Ten

Welcome to Kylie Bertucci’s International Highlights for December 2018. The theme this month is “Thankfulness and Gratitude.” Imagine my surprise when I took a look at the results of the votes and saw my card was #1.  Total surprise! I am so thankful and humbled. Thank you a hundred times over for your wonderful votes!

When I saw the theme for December was Thankfulness & Gratitude, I had in mind a simple card of white on white.  Here's my card.

I hope you agree that sometimes less is more.  

A little die cutting and embossing, stamping and you've got yourself a pretty card that would lend itself to other occasions simply by changing the sentiment.

Have you seen the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set?  It's such a versatile set, making it a must-have in your craft stash!  I love the fonts Stampin' Up! used!

The combination of Merry Merlot & Mossy Meadow are a dream come true and perfect for the flowers & greenery in the First Frost Bundle.  Sadly, this is a retiring bundle, as is the Corrugated Embossing Folder, however, you have until January 2nd to order before they're gone forever!

For the inside of the card I inked up one of the flowers, again with Merry Merlot, and stamped the image 3 times without re-inking to achieve the dark to light look of the flowers.

The finished card.  I'm loving the simplicity.

Please feel free to leave me a comment.

To purchase Stampin' Up! products click here.  I thank you for your business!

Check out the rest of the Top Ten Winners

Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle

[149943]

$67.50

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146667]

$49.00

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad

[147112]

$10.25

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$10.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$13.25

Big Shot

[143263]

$150.00

Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[148026]

$14.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$31.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$5.50

Super Easy & Super Fun Treat Holders!

Can you believe it?  Just 10 days until Christmas!  Are you ready?  I have a few more small gifts to pick up, and then let the festivities and food begin! 

Thank you for joining us on our monthly Stamping Symphony Blog Hop!  We're featuring Winter & New Year's!  Here we go!

Surprise!  I didn't make a card - I made a New Year's treat holder CASE'd from UK demo Linda Parker!!  They are super cute, and best of all, they are soooo easy to make!   

The first thing you'll want to do is raid your scrap stash for any paper that's 4 1/2 x 4 1/2.  I used Festive Farmhouse & Under the Mistletop DSP for my treat holders.  Having gone back to check out Linda Parker's video, I found the size she used was 4 1/2 x 5 1/2.  Either will work 😍  

 You'll want to use a strong adhesive like Tear & Tape.  Run the tape down one edge of your paper.  If you go with 4 1/2 x 5 1/2, run it down the 5 1/2 edge then attach it to the opposite edge (picture a paper towel roll).

Get out your Envelope Punch board because it does more than make envelopes! 

Next, with the seam of the roll facing up, flatten each end approximately one inch from each end, and now it will fit into the Envelope Punch board.  Punch at the 1 inch mark as in the picture below, then do the same for each end.

Almost done!  I used one of my favourite sentiments.  It's from Merry Christmas to All.

Once stamped (in Cherry Cobbler), I used Layering Ovals to die cut the sentiment layer & the Silver Foil layer.  

Using the twine I had at home, I tied one end with a cute little bow, put a treat inside, then tied the other end.

What kind of treat?  Well....had I made the slightly bigger size a slightly bigger treat would have fit....however these lovelies had to 'do'... Yum!  And yes, I tasted them!

So there you have it...and let me ask...how easy was that??!!  Very!

I have several more to make as table favours for New Year's Eve.

I hope you give these a try!  How sweet would these be for Valentine's, Easter, birthdays, etc!

If you don't have an Envelope Punch Board, you can order it right here

If you would like to see more pretty creations, please follow my Facebook Page.  I do live videos every Tuesday & Friday at 10am (but you can watch anytime!) 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  Be sure to hop on over to more blogs from

the team:

1.  Leena

2.  Sandy (you are here)

3. Barb

4.  Jennifer

5.  Steph

Happy Crafting!

Black Friday 3 Day Online Extravaganza!

Are you ready for a fantastic Black Friday Sale??  Stampin’ Up! is offering 6 Days of Discounts, starting Black Friday, November 23rd!  The sale includes three separate 48-hour flash sales with 10% off a HUGE inventory of products from the 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue.

Each sale is 48 hours only.

Place your order here or if you are unfamiliar with placing orders Online, 

I will be happy to place them for you. Email me at lollyandsand@gmail.com

I'll be submitting orders on Nov 24, 26 & 28 at 8pm.

The sooner you get your order to me, the better!  

Stock up on your paper & embellishments!

Bags

Brads & Buttons

Cards and Envelopes

Cardstock

Designer Series Paper

Embossing material

Glitter

Ribbons

Twine

Specialty Paper

Tags

Washi Tape

Pick up stamp sets & kits for Holiday gift-giving or a treat for yourself!

Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount & photopolymer)

Project Kits

Card Kits

Kit refills

Memories & More

Punch box kits

This is the perfect time to get your Stampin' Trimmer, that punch on your list, Ink Pads, Ink Refills & more!

Adhesives

Applicators

Cleaners

Cutting tools

Embossing folders

Framelits and Thinlits

Ink Pads

Ink refills

Markers

Punches

Scoring Tools

Stamp blocks & cases

* * *

There is SO much on sale, that it is easier to list what isn't on sale! 

Excluded items include Bundles, the Big Shot Machine, the Stamparatus tool, Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions and Kits, Host Only Stamp Sets, and You Can Make It Collections. In addition, there are a few other items that cannot be put on sale because they are in Low Inventory status so selling them without having the quantities available to fulfill the orders would be a problem! The nice thing is, Stampin' Up! gave us a list of everything that is NOT on sale. Here are the Online Sale Exclusions

* * *

Item quantities are limited

• Depending on inventory levels, discounted pricing may or may not be available for items featured in the promotion throughout the entirety of each 48-hour sale.
• Discounted items may be turned off if their supply reaches a predetermined threshold. We have set up each 48-hour sale this way so we are able to continue supporting you and your customers through the life of the annual catalogue.
• If an item is turned off during a 48-hour sale, it will be made available again at its regular price within 36 hours of its 48-hour sale ending.

* * *

Reminder

Each sale is 48 hours only.

Place your order here or if you are unfamiliar with placing orders Online, 

I will be happy to place them for you. Email me at lollyandsand@gmail.com

I'll be submitting orders on Nov 24, 26 & 28 at 8pm.

The sooner you get your order to me, the better! 

Happy Shopping!

Sandy

Dashing Deer - Stamping Symphony Blog Hop

I'm just back from OnStage in Orlando, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Stampin' Up!  With 6,000 demonstrators from all over the world, you know it just had to be FUN!!  Oooh, and we received lots of freebies - an awesome perk for attending conferences.  Prize Patrol is the best, especially when it's stamps from the upcoming Occasions Catalogue & Sale-A-Bration Flyer! You are going to love this new catalogue!!  Exciting!! Read to the end of this post to find out how to get your hands on the catalogue & flyer.

This is the card I made for our blog hop using the Dashing Deer stamp set from the Holiday Catalogue, and it's super quick & easy to make!

How to make this card (measurements are in inches):

Cut Merry Merlot cardstock for the base of the card - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, and scored it at 4 1/4.

Next use the little stamp from Dashing Deer, and do some tone on tone stamping, in Merry Merlot.

Cut Copper Foil at 2 1/2 x 5 3/8, then cut Joyous Noel DSP  2 3/8 x 5 1/4  & adhere the 2 pieces using Multi Purpose Liquid Glue.  Use Dimensionals to pop up this layer.

Cut Copper Foil paper with the Starburst punch.

Cut Copper Foil paper with the Everyday label punch, then cut in half using Paper Snips.

Stamp the sentiment from Dashing Deer in Merry Merlot onto Shimmer Paper, then punch using the Everyday Label punch. Adhere the 2 halves of the Copper Foil punched pieces to the sentiment.

Adhere the Copper Starburst to the card, about half way under the layer.

Cut a 4 1/2 piece of Burlap Ribbon & trim the ends like a banner, then adhere using Snail adhesive.

Adhere the sentiment layer.

Almost done!

Cut Whisper White cardstock at 4 1/8 x 5 3/8

Stamp the sentiment & deer from Dashing Deer using Merry Merlot ink.

Adhere using Multi Purpose Liquid Glue.

What do you think?

Although I wrote a lot of instructions, the card truly is easy to make!  Give it a try! 

I was SO excited to earn the special day at Epcot, Here are a few highlights:

 

The Food & Wine Festival 

Such a gorgeous day!

One of the many statues & buildings.

In the evening we were spoiled with delicious desserts!

Yum!

Yes, I ate it...all, and it was delicious!

From fabulous desserts to this stunning walkway to the fireworks!

The fireworks were amazing!

I'm so happy to stopped by today!  Thank you!

Do you live in Canada and want a copy of the Occasions Catalogue & Sale-A-Bration flyer?

Simply contact me, - I'll have them sent to you.

Thank you for joining us for our Stamping Symphony Blog Hop!  Be sure to keep hopping!

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https://stampingjen.blogspot.com/

International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop

Welcome to Kylie Bertucci's Top Ten Winners Blog Hop!  I'm honoured and super excited to be one of the winners!  Special thanks to everyone who voted for my October entry!

The theme for the month is 'Sorry', and here's my project:

I love the 'warmth' of this sentiment, and I think a card such as this can be used for many occasions to express sorrow.

The sentiment is from Ribbon of Courage, and stamped using Bermuda Bay. I love how pretty it looks and that it fits perfectly into the Foliage Frames Die.  The sentiment layer is popped up on Dimensionals.

Using the Share What You Love specialty DSP, along with Mint Macaron cardstock embossed with the Climbing Vines TIEF helped create a softness to the card, along with the Tranquil Tide Velvet Ribbon. The DSP & cardstock are supported by a Basic Black layer.

For a bit more interest, I added a bit of Chicken Wire Elements, which are from the Holiday Catalogue, and a couple of sprigs from the In the Woods Framelits.  For those, I used Whisper White & Tranquil Tide.

Using Bermuda Bay, I stamped the inside sentiment, from Ribbon of Courage.  Don't you just love the different fonts?!  So pretty!  I again used a sprig from the In the Woods Framelits.  In Whisper White, they are the perfect little detail.

Thank you so very much for stopping by my blog!  Be sure to check out all the people in the blog hop!

BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS

Card Details (in inches)

Base - Tranquil Tide - cut 4 1/4 x 11 & score at 5 1/2
 Basic Black - cut 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
Mint Macaron - cut 4 x 2 1/8
Share What You Love specialty DSP - 4 x 3 1/8
Inside - Whisper White - 4 x 5 1/4

Here are the products: 

Ribbon Of Courage Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143855]

$26.00

Foliage Frame Framelits Dies

[146353]

$37.00

Climbing Vine Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[147187]

$11.50

Tranquil Tide 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon

[147802]

$11.00

One Day Stamp Sale!!

Tuesday, October 23rd is the OFFICIAL Stampin' Up! 30th Anniversary Date!! 

We are 30 years old, and are offering 15% off a large number of stamp sets!! YAHOO!! 

I am so excited because there is a FABULOUS selection of stamps included in this special!!

If you place an online order tomorrow, please use the Host Code 377NUVAC

Click on the image below to view the stamps on sale!

When you're ready to place your online order, click HERE, and please 

 use the Host Code 377NUVAC when prompted.

Thank you so much for choosing me as your demonstrator!

Sandy

Halloween Blog Hop!

Welcome to our monthly Stamping Symphony Blog Hop!  With Halloween coming up soon, it seemed like a perfect theme!  

No trick - I have a treat for you!  Two Halloween cards!

Begin with a Basic Black base cut at 4 1/4 x 11, and scored at 5 1/2.

Next, cut Whisper White cardstock 4 1/8 x 5 1/2.  That's what I did, however if you want to see the Basic Black base, cut at 5 1/4 rather than 5 1/2.

Now comes the fun part - tear the Whisper White piece into uneven strips.

Then, ink up a Sponge Dauber in Basic Gray and run the dauber along the torn edges, and adhere the strips using Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue. 

You can find googly eyes in your local craft store.  Adhere with the same glue as used for the cardstock, tucking one of the eyes a bit under a layer.

Use Tuxedo Black Memento ink for the sentiment, from Itty Bitty Greetings.

Let's not forget about the inside of the card!  

Cut Whisper White at 4 x 5 1/4.

Tear a strip of Daffodil Delight Paper - about 1 1/2 wide.

Die cut Whisper White paper using the Large Letter Alphabet.

For each of the above pieces, use Basic Gray ink & your Sponge Dauber on all edges, then adhere with Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue.

Now for our next 'spooky' card!

Cut your Old Olive base cut at 5 1/2  x 8 1/2, and scored at 4 1/4.

Next, cut Old Olive 4 1/8 x 5 1/2.

For the 'teeth', tear Whisper White cardstock roughly into similar shapes.

Do the same Sponge Dauber technique as the first card and adhere the pieces. 

Adhere the googly eyes.

With your Labeler Alphabet set, stamp the word BOO in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto Old Olive cardstock, then use your Classic Label punch, punching close to the letter B.  Slide the punched sentiment back into your punch & cut again close to the second O.  Once again, use your Sponge Dauber around the edges.

Tear another roughly in a rectangle shape, and stamp the sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  Pop up the sentiment using Dimensionals.

Here they are - 2 super cute, super easy, not too scary, kid-friendly cards!

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Please continue hopping!

1.  Leena

2. Sandy <--you are here
3. Barb
4. Steph
5. Jen