Share A Milkshake

 Well hello there! It's been a minute, hasn't it?! How are you??

For nearly a year I have been struggling with how to effectively manage this blog along with my other social media channels. I considered archiving it, as I just don't seem to have the time to manage it all. But this little corner of cyberspace has been an important one in the growth of my business over the years and it seemed like a shame to let it go after nearly 13 years. So, I am going to attempt to do a week-in-review every Sunday that includes all of the samples I shared in my weekly Facebook Live, along with link to the replay on my YouTube channel. This way, I'll be able to keep fresh content coming here for those who prefer to follow a blog rather than other social media platforms, without needing extra samples to share. So...here we go...

This week's product focus was the Share A Milkshake bundle from the January-April Mini Catalogue...

This bundle is SO MUCH FUN to play with...and was JUST what I needed to put me in a summer frame-of-mind during a miserable winter weather week here in Ontario. Check out these sweet projects...

Now, if those don't make you think of frosty summer treats, I don't know what will! I demonstrated all three of these cute cards in my Facebook Live this week. The video description includes all of the measurements and colours used for each card, so it is a one-stop inspiration stop. You can catch the replay on my YouTube channel below:

If you're still checking in after so much inconsistency on my part, THANK YOU! I do SO appreciate your loyalty! Here's hoping I can reward it with these weekly posts!

Have a great week...see you next weekend.

Product List

Share A Milkshake Bundle (English) [160396] $60.25	Country Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160388] $16.50	Butterfly Kisses 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159112] $16.50	2022–2024 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper [159246] $16.50
Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder [154317] $12.25	Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder [160580] $13.75

It's Time For a NEW Catalogue!!

 Happy May the Fourth...and happy new catalogue!! The brand new 2021/22 Annual Catalogue is now LIVE and I couldn't be more excited! There is SO MUCH to love in this new book, starting with a whole new set of In-Colors. I can honestly say I have never loved a set of In-Colors more than I love this years group. 

The new colors are (L - R) Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink and Fresh Freesia. The are SOOOO yummy! Here's a look at each one used on the same card design...

Evening Evergreen

Soft Succulent

Pale Papaya

Polished Pink

Fresh Freesia

As much as I love each of these colours individually, I also love the way they all work together. Check out these projects that use ALL FIVE colours on each one...

On the card above I used the new Flowers of Friendship bundle and coloured the images with the In-Color Stampin' Blends.

For this one I used the new Colour & Contour bundle for the images and narrow strips of the new In-Color Shimmer Vellum...that stuff is MAGICAL! 

This one uses the Quiet Meadow stamp set...can you believe I used ALL of the In-Colors on this one? I stamped on Sahara Sand card stock to mute the colours...such a cool vintage 

I demonstrated all three of these projects in the video below. Check it out...

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you have a fabulous week and happy shopping!

Product List

2021–2023 In Color Classic Stampin' Pad [155638] $46.00	2021–2023 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [155639] $20.00	2021–2023 In Color 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [155643] $12.25	2021–2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum [155616] $16.25
Evening Evergreen Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155517] $12.00	Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155521] $12.00	Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155519] $12.00	Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155520] $12.00
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155518] $12.00	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155573] $9.50	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780] $9.50	Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155672] $9.50
Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155714] $9.50	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615] $9.50	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571] $9.50

Quick and Easy Stitched Triangle Christmas Trees

 Happy Tuesday-before-Christmas! I know I have been MIA the past couple of weeks and I do apologize. The demands of teaching in-person and online simultaneously at school have been pretty overwhelming the past while. It has been all I could do to get my lessons planned, posted, work marked and report cards done. Now that the much-needed Christmas break is finally here, I have time to catch my breath and catch up on my Stampin' Up! business. I feel so out of touch with all of you!

Before I get to today's project, I want to remind you that my January-June 2021 Mini Catalogue Designer Paper Share is now open for ordering. For details and ordering information, click the image below. Orders must be placed by January 4th, 2021.

Now on to today's quick and easy project...check out these adorable Christmas trees!

These little boxes are SO cute and easy to make. The larger one holds 4 Lindor chocolate truffles...perfect to set at each place for Christmas dinner. I made the smaller one so it doesn't open, but could easily be left unsealed to hold more treats. I decorated my boxes with Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper and some gold foil die-cut stitched stars. The sentiment is from the Tree Angle stamp set, stamped in Real Red ink and trimmed with some Real Red Braided Linen Trim.

I posted a how-to video on my YouTube channel, including the measurements and scoring information. For you convenience, I'll post them here too:

Large box:

2-1/2" x 11-1/2" Pear Pizzazz card stock - with 2-1/2" side at the top, score at 1/4" on both long sides. Then rotate so that 11-1/2" side is at the top and score at: 1/2", 3" and 7-1/4"

You'll also need two of the largest isosceles triangles from the Stitched Triangles dies, cut from Pear Pizzazz card stock. I used the next-largest size die to cut the DSP layers. 

My banner piece is 7/8" x 3-1/2".

Small box: 

2" x 9-3/8" Pear Pizzazz card stock - with 2" side at the top, score at 1/4" on both long sides.

Then rotate so that the 9-3/8" side is at the top and score at: 1/4", 2-3/8" and 5-7/8"

I used the second-largest isosceles triangle die for this smaller box.

Check out the how-to in this video:

Have a wonderful week and a very merry Christmas!

Product List

Tree Angle Photopolymer Stamp Set [153442] $23.00	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201] $12.00	Subtles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock Pack [147004] $17.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25
Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper [153492] $15.75	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $6.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $10.25	Real Red 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim [153546] $9.50
Stitched Triangles Dies [152710] $48.00	Stitched Stars Dies [150653] $52.00