Wednesday, December 11, 2019

On the 10th Day of Christmas Cards....

On the 10th Day of Christmas Cards....
Bring on the Merry Card



Bring on the Merry
Stamp Set/Dies: Tags, Tags, Tags Bundle 153042  $33.25
Ribbon: Whisper White Polk a dot tulle 146912  $7.50
Ink: Merry Merlot 147112  $7.50
Card Stock: Merry Merlot 8 ½ x 11” 146979  $8.75, Mossy Meadow  8 ½ x 11” 133676  $8.75,  Whisper White Thick 8 ½ x 11”  140272  $8.25
DSP: Neutrals 6x6 DSP  149614  $11.50
Wink of Stella Glitter brush  141897  $8

·   Card Base: Whisper White Thick 8 ½” x 5 ½”, Fold in half
·   Cut Merry Merlot Cardstock (or Mossy Meadow) to 5” x 2 ½”. Cut DSP to 5” x 2”. Adhere the DSP to the bottom of the cardstock overlapping the cardstock until it is 3 ¾” x 5”
·   Stamp the Christmas Tags stamp in Merry Merlot on to Whisper White cardstock. Use Die to cut out tags.
·  Cut ribbon to 6 ½” and thread through the ‘Bring on the Merry’ tag. Adhere the tag with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the front left side of the DSP/Cardstock. Adhere the ribbon to the backside of the DSP/Cardstock.
·   Adhere to the DSP/Cardstock to the front of the card base.
·   Use the Snow Flake Die in the ‘Tags, Tags, Tags’ Bundle to cut out three snowflakes. Adhere to front of card and color in with Wink of Stella glitter brush.

Monday, December 9, 2019

On the 8th Day of Christmas Cards...

On the 8th Day of Christmas Cards...
A Sugar Sprinkled Snowman Card





I just can't get enough of this cute snowman paper. I love it. 


Sugar Sprinkled Snowmen
Card Base: Coastal Cabana 8 ½” x 5 ½”  Fold in Half
  • Cut Real Red Cardstock to 5 ¼” x 4. (DO NOT adhere to card front)
  • Cut little snowman DSP to 5” x 3 ¾” then adhere to the Real Red Cardstock.
  • Cut Striped DSP to 3 ¾” x ¾” and adhere to the snowman DSP in the center of the card.
  • Cut white twine to 25” and wrap twice around the center of the DSP. Tie into a bow in the front center. 
  • Adhere the Real Red cardstock/small snowman DSP paper to the front of the card base.
  • Cut Whisper White cardstock to 1 ¼” x 1 ¾”. Stamp sentiment on the center of the card in Coastal Cabana ink.
  • Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment to the card front and add a red rhinestone embellishment to sentiment.


Sunday, December 8, 2019

On the 7th Day of Christmas Cards...

On the 7th Day of Christmas Cards....
A Plaid Gift Card Holder




This simple but stunning Gift Card Holder was made using items from the Wrapped in Plaid Suite of Stampin' Up! products.  This card is perfect for Christmas when so many gift cards are a popular gift. Dress up your gift card



Christmas Gift Card Holder
Card Base: Shaded Spruce  11”x 4 ½”  Score at 2 ½” and 5 ½”
·  Cut Designer Series Paper (DSP) Wrapped in Plaid to 2 ¾” x 4” and 2 ¼” x 4”
·   Adhere smaller piece to the first flap (small) and adhere the larger piece to the larger flap on the card front. (check to make sure it is on the correct side.
·  Use the tree punch to punch out a ½ of the tree on the center of the outside flap (creating your gift tag insert)
·   Use Tear N Tape to adhere to the first small flap to the larger panel (fold into the card) This is the gift cardholder.
·  Use the Nested Ovals Dies or a round punch to create a circle of Gold Foil Paper.
·  Adhere the gold foil circle/oval to the front card flap in the center.
·  Punch out two trees – one from Shaded Spruce and one from the matching DSP.
·  Adhere shaded spruce tree to the gold foil with  Stampin Dimensionals. Add Star embellishment.
·   Cut Whisper White cardstock to 5 ¼” x 4” and adhere to the inside of the card.
·   Adhere the DSP tree to the bottom right of the white cardstock
·   Stamp the sentiment ‘Merry Christmas’ to the top right of the white cardstock using Shaded Spruce ink.

Saturday, December 7, 2019

On the 6th Day of Christmas....

On the 6th Day of Christmas....
So Many Stars card



This beautiful card makes full use of the So Many Stars stamp set. This stamp set also comes in a bundle with coordinating dies that include stitched stars in a variety of sizes. I can think of so many ways to use this bundle for other projects besides beautiful Holiday cards.

Card Base: Gray Granite  8 ½” x 5 ½”  Fold in Half
·   Cut Highland Heather Cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and use the multiple stars stamp from the ‘So Many Stars’ Stamp set to stamp the stars in Highland Heather Ink in random patterns, then adhere to the card front.
·   Cut Gray Granite Cardstock to 2” x 3 ½”,  Cut Highland Heather Cardstock to 1 ¾” x 3 ¼”. Adhere the Highland Heather to the Gray Granite.
·   Cut Whisper White Cardstock to 1 ½” x 3”.  Use the large star stamp and stamp in Highland Heather ink at the top left side of the cardstock.  Choose sentiment and stamp in Gray Granite ink on the center of the cardstock.
·   Adhere to the three smaller pieces of cardstock layered together (gray granite, then highland heather, then white on the top).
·   Adhere the sentiment to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals

To make this card you need: So Many Stars Stamp Set ($26), Whisper White cardstock ($9.75), Choice of two additional card stock colors (buy in a set for $9). Inkpad of your choice $7.50    Total Cost: $54.25
Find all your supplies here:  
https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?culture=en-us&dbwsdemoid=2207115 

Friday, December 6, 2019

On the 5th Day of Christmas Cards.......

On the 5th Day of Christmas Cards.......
Christmas Sparkle Card




Christmas Cheer Sparkle
Card Base: Whisper White 8 ½” x 5 ½”  Fold in Half
·        Cut Real Red Cardstock to 5 ¼” x 4 and adhere to the card front.
·        Cut DSP to 5” x 2 ¼” then adhere to the top half of the card front.
·        Cut Whisper White cardstock to 5” x 1 ½”. Stamp the sentiment in Real Red Ink to the front of the white cardstock. Adhere to the bottom front of the card base.
·        Cut Red Glitter Paper to 5” x ¼” and adhere to the center of the card front between DSP and white cardstock.
·        Use the Pine tree punch to cut out a tree from Red Glitter paper.
·        Adhere the glitter tree to the top front of the card (see picture).
·        On a scrap paper of Whisper White cardstock, stamp a plaid tree in Coastal Cabana ink and stamp an open leaf tree in Coastal Cabana ink. Use the Pine Tree Punch to punch out the trees. Adhere to the left and right card front (see picture) with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
·        Add Red embellishments to the open leaf tree.


PerfectlyPlaid Bundle 151143

Thursday, December 5, 2019

On the 4th Day of Christmas Cards....

On the 4th Day of Christmas Cards.....
A Christmas Flower




This beautiful card uses the Christmas Time is Here suite products. This suite is only available while supplies last.

Stamp Set/Dies: Itty Bitty Christmas
Ink: Cherry Cobbler 147083 $7.50
Card Stock: Whisper White 100730 $9.75, Mossy Meadow 133676 $8.75
DSP: Christmas Time is Here 152154 $14.50
Perennial Flower Punch 149522 $18
Gold Glitter Enamel Dots 152155 Price: $8.00


Card Base: Whisper White 5 ½” x 8 ½” fold in half
· Cut DSP to 4 1/8”x 5 3/8” Adhere to card front
· Cut Mossy Meadow to 4 ¾” x 3” and cut Whisper White to 4 ½” x 2 ¾”
· Stamp sentiment to the right on the Whisper White Card stock
· Cut flags out of the DSP (1/2” each) Make a V using scissors. Adhere to the top left side of the Whisper white card stock. Slightly layer over the top of each other.
· Adhere the stamped image to the top center of the card base.
· Use the Perennial Flower Punch to cut out two petals from the DSP. Adhere together. Adhere to the font of the Whisper White cardstock on top of the flags.
· Adhere a gold glitter enamel sticker to the center of the flower.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

December Newsletter - Stampin' Up!



December Monthly Newsletter
Tracy Allen    tkcraftsandcards@gmail.com
541-579-6682

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December Orders
Do you love free stuff?  ME TOO!!! Place an online order of $50 or more and receive a complete pack of the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels. Be sure to enter Host Code MM4D4EDK
If your order is over $150, do not enter the host code. You are the host and receive the host credits as well as the Holiday Rhinestones from me.
*Cannot be combined with Class/Event orders





Christmas Stamp-A-Stack with Stampin' Up! 
Dec. 7th 3:30 – 6 p.m. 
Do you still have Christmas Cards to make and deliver - let us help you get it done!!  Join us on Saturday, Dec. 7th for Stamp-A-Stack During this class you receive EVERYTHING you need to make 20 BEAUTIFUL Christmas cards. (5 of each card - 4 designs).

You get: Designer Paper, Embellishments, Ribbon, Card Base and Pre-cut card stock, Envelopes, Door Prizes and Use of ink, stamps, dies, and more.
The only thing you need to bring is your favorite adhesive.
Class fee is $30 and prepayment is required. Please email tkcraftsandcards@gmail.com to RSVP. All kits are premade and require an RSVP.

Monthly Card Classes: Participants create 4 to 5 different cards and get to try out the latest Stampin’ Up! products. The class fee is $15 which includes pre-cut papers, embellishments, and use of the tools, stamps and stamp pads to complete your projects. The class is self-paced, so you can go at your own speed. Be sure to bring your favorite adhesive.
Class Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
December 7th, 2019 – Birthday Cards 

January 4th, 2020 – Love is in the Air (new Mini Catalog Class)
**Class fee is waived for anyone placing an order of $30 or more during the class.**




Don’t miss out on these great deals on retiring Holiday products. Shop the link below to get the best deals.     https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?culture=en-us&dbwsdemoid=2207115


CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SUITE - While Supplies Last





This exclusive, limited-time collection of festive, floral, coordinating products has everything you need to share love, joy, and creativity this Christmas season. Hurry and place your order though, because items from the Christmastime Is Here Suite are available only while supplies last!  Click HERE! to purchase or visit our website https://tkcrafts.stampinup.net/


December Card Challenge: Join us on Facebook for our monthly card challenge. All you do is find the post on Facebook called ‘Card Challenge’ and comment underneath with a picture of your card or project that meets the challenge requirements. This month’s card challenge: Use any Stampin’ Up! product to make a Holiday/Christmas card. Winner is randomly drawn from all entries and receives a 10 yard spool of the Mint Macron Textile Ribbon.




Host a home party in December and get even more extras!!!
Host a home party (your house or mine) in December to earn extra rewards including host credit and when your party reaches $300 in sales, the host gets to choose a free stamp set from the Holiday catalog (up to $25 value). Dates fill up fast, so call me today! (541) 579-6682  or email  tkcaftsandcards@gmail.com


Paper Pumpkin:  Something For Everything Cards
December’s Something for Everything kit includes a super-versatile stamp set complete with 13 sentiments that can be used for occasions ranging from wedding, to get well, birthdays, and more! Plus, the three full-sized card designs (four of each) are gorgeous AND multiuse—making this kit super-fantastic. Paper Pumpkin’s December kit makes it easier than ever to give a handmade card to a friend—no matter what the occasion! Check out the video link: https://youtu.be/vPYtf-JFNKQ


Join Stampin’ Up! Today and get MORE!!!
Do you want to get free product and a discount on all future products you order? Do you want to build up your crafting group and make some new friends? Do you want to run a small business and earn extra income, free products, and incentive trips?
If you answered YES to any of these, its time to begin your Stampin’ Up! journey! For just $99 plus tax (free shipping), you choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product. And the best part is, there is no future commitment if you get the kit! But if you want to make further purchases, you will receive a 20% discount off all our products.  
You don’t have to do parties or anything you don’t want! But, I do offer access to training, live and online meetings, incentives, card swap opportunities, exclusive Facebook group, and more!
Let me know if you’re ready and I can help. You can also sign up for the kit yourself here! https://ida.stampinup.com/en/?demoid=2207115  
The best part is if you join in December, you have access to the preorder sale for the Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration including ordering the new mini trimmer and paper bundle. Don’t miss out!!! Contact me today!

 Our amazing special - Don't Miss Out!! ONLY $99 (+ tax) for over $250 in Stampin' Up! Product!!!! It’s Always a Great Time to Join ...