Special Presentation for Holiday Gift Card Giving

By | October 11, 2020
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Stampin' Up! Poinsettia Petals | Just Stamp | Magical Gift Card Holder

 

Here’s A Magically Beautiful Idea for Gift Card Gifting

If you’re like me, you will be gifting lots of gift cards this holiday season. Shopping this season will have a new dimension since some of my favorite stores have sadly gone out of business. The ones that are still in business have limited offerings. The shelves are not packed with merchandise like in years past. My solution: gift cards. You can’t miss with ’em.

Here’s a magically beautiful idea for presenting the gift card that will be appreciated. The recipient will love the packaging as much as the gift!

To start, the project looks like just another beautiful card. Lift the top flap, and a thoughtful gift card magically slips up from a pocket. One easy engineering design step makes this a magical card.

Here’s a soft, elegant design for Christmas gifting. It was created with creamy Very Vanilla Card Stock and Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper. Metallic Edge Ribbon adds golden bling. The crowning jewel is the Beaded Pearl in the poinsettia center.

 

Stampin' Up! Poinsettia Petals | Just Stamp | Magical Gift Card Holder

 

Here’s a birthday design in vibrant fall colors, making it suitable for men and women. The Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper offers color combos for magical gift card holders year-round.

 

Stampin' Up! Poinsettia Petals | Just Stamp | Magical Gift Card Holder

 

Here’s a peek inside. The sliding pocket holds the gift card and an insert for a personal message. The pocket can accommodate neatly folded bills, as well. Perfect gifts!

 

Stampin' Up! Celebration Tidings | Just Stamp | Magical Gift Card Holder

 

The magical Gift Card Holder project was presented during a Friday Facebook Live. If you missed it, you can view the step-by-step process on this cleaner recording.

 

 

Designer Series Paper Sale!

Stampin' Up! Paper Sale

Both of the Designer Series Papers featured in the gift card projects are on sale! Now is a great time to stock up for holiday projects and save. Plus,  you’ll receive a FREE class from me when you place a $50 order now through Oct. 14. Click over to my store HERE to see and shop all the papers on sale.
Just Stamp | Beautiful Autumn Box Gift Set

Coming Home Christmas Class
Deadline to RSVP: Oct. 20
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Just Stamp | Coming Home Card Class

 

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Slimline Gnome Holiday Card and Envelope

By | October 6, 2020
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Stampin' Up! | Gnome for the Holidays | Just Stamp | Slimline with Custom Envelope

The whimsical little creatures from Scandinavian folklore are so popular. You see them popping up everywhere for every occasion, making the Gnome for the Holidays stamp set by Stampin’ Up! a favorite on my stamp shelf. Here’s a link to see how I created a Halloween Gnome card.

Today the Gnomes are stacking up for a slimline holiday card and coordinating custom envelope. So cute!

There are three gnomes in the stamp set: one gnome celebrating with raised arms, one sweet-faced girl wearing a Christmas tree hat, and one ornament-toting gnome who’s searching for a Holly Jolly Everything under the mistletoe hanging from his striped hat.

In addition to the three gnomes, the set includes four perfect greetings and a decorated tree trunk house. A stamp set with images plus sentiments is always a win in my book.

Today’s slimline card and coordinating custom envelope projects were featured on a Friday Facebook Live. If you missed it, you can view the step-by-step process on this cleaner recording here.

 

Gnome for the Holidays Card Class

Would you like to create some fun, whimsical Gnome Christmas cards? This month’s card class is all about the gnomes.
In just a short amount of time, you can create the whimsical cards that’ll add the Holly Jolly to everyone’s Christmas. You’ll be able to connect with friends and family this holiday season by sharing your creativity. Class includes 8 cards (two of 4 designs) and envelopes.
Just Stamp | Gnome for the Holidays Class

Two Options

  • Live, In Studio Class: Gather with me for the Gnome for the Holidays card class. You’ll have access to all the supplies to make 8 fun cards — two of four designs — and envelopes. All stamps, inks and tools are available during card class. The Live, In Studio class is Saturday, Oct. 10 @ 1 pm. RSVP by Oct. 7.

 

  • Not local, or not available on the date? Or would you prefer to create in the comfort of your home? Have your kit delivered to your door step and create anytime, day or night.  It’s in the Mail Kits require the Gnome for the Holidays stamp set (Item #153322 $19). Be sure to add it to your order if you don’t already own it. You will also need Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708), Watercolor Pencils (141709) or your choice of coloring tools, and your choice of adhesives.
If you have any questions, email me!  amp@anamariepalmerin.com 
Use this link to place your order: anamarie.stampinup.net
Email me after placing your order to request your Gnome for the Holidays It’s in the Mail kit.

Get Exclusive Holiday Projects in Your Mailbox

Are you ready for all your holiday crafts? Tomorrow begins my annual 12 Weeks of Christmas offering. Every Wednesday, subscribers to my email list will receive a free project idea along with the step-by-step instructions. If you’d like to receive the exclusive 12 Weeks of Christmas projects, click on the box at the upper right of this page and join my mailing list before noon, tomorrow (October 7)!

Designer Series Paper Sale!

Stampin' Up! Paper Sale

Now is a great time to stock up for holiday projects. Now through Oct. 15, receive a FREE class from me when you place a $50 order. Click over to my store HERE to see and shop all the papers on sale.
Just Stamp | Beautiful Autumn Box Gift Set

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Save 20% Every Time You Shop!

By | September 21, 2020
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Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Get & Go Starter Kit

 

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If you enjoy flipping through all the Stampin’ Up! catalogs and you find yourself thinking “I want it all!”  the Get & Go Starter Kit offer is for you.

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Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | So Much Love Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | So Much Love

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Zany Zebras in the Jungle

By | September 19, 2020
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Stampin Up! | Just Stamp | Zany Zebras in the Jungle

Here’s a Zany Zebras card suitable for anyone, not just pink-lovin’ folk (see these cards). The recipient is sure to smile over the frolicking black and white equines.

 

Stampin Up! | Just Stamp | Zany Zebras in the Jungle

A beautiful print from the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper makes a perfect backdrop for the Zany Zebras. Sprigs cropped from Brushed Metallic Paper and the Forever Flourishing Dies along with Gilded Gems add a punch of pizzazz.

You will need a die cutting machine, but overall this handmade birthday card can be accomplished in a short time. Family and friends will cherish the greeting long after the special day has passed.

Which Zany Zebras is your favorite: Pink or Jungle? I invite you to leave a comment. Just click on Comments at the top of this post.

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Trio of Pink Zany Zebra Happy Cards

By | September 17, 2020
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Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Trio of Pink Zany Zebras What I love about Stampin’ Up!’s 11-piece Zany Zebras cling stamp set is that it’s too stinkin’ happy. Kid or adult, who wouldn’t smile when they spy the mini zebras? The same with the zippy bright pink. Reminds me of my bumpy rides up the Sedona buttes and mesas while on the Pink Jeep tours. Good times, right?

This card trio offers the Zany Zebras ready to send cheer on a birthday, happy event or “just because.”

 

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Trio of Pink Zany Zebras

Kick Up Your Heels!

Yes! Those are high heels in the background. What better way for girls to celebrate than to slip on the high heels (figuratively, of course bc who wears heels anymore??), then kick them up. This is the perfect card for a friend celebrating an accomplishment, big or small. You can find the heels in the Dressed to Impress stamp set.

 

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Trio of Pink Zany Zebras

Festive stars are scattered about. Notice the sweet stitching outlining the cutout. The Black Glitter Paper conceals the same stitching on the inside of the star. The must-have 23-piece Stitched Stars Dies set offers stars from teensy-weensy to huge.

 

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Trio of Pink Zany Zebras

Happy Birthday

It’s always time to celebrate! Of course, birthdays are always cause for celebration, but let’s get honest. This is 2020. We need to celebrate getting out of bed each morning after the rough patches we’re enduring. Omit the Happy Birthday and send a cheery reminder to be grateful for the small stuff.

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Trio of Pink Zany Zebras

Like the polka dots? The 6 x 6″ Designer Series Paper Stacks available in every color family are my favorite patterned papers. The polka dot pattern is my favorite, but I also love the wood grain. Thank goodness they’re separate sheets, and not back to back.

 

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Trio of Pink Zany Zebras

Just Because

A striped, scrappy background honors the zebra stripes with a Magenta Madness twist, and there are more black and white stripes in the twine wrapping the Magenta ribbon. You can find the striped twine in the Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack (the stitched Real Red grosgrain makes this a winning purchase).

Confession. It took a good friend’s comment to turn me on to the Stitched Triangles. I uttered my famous last words: what do I need those for?, only to be presented with loads of inspiring projects. Next time . . .

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Trio of Pink Zany Zebras

 

Still not convinced the Zany Zebras should be in your collection? Tune in tomorrow for Zany Zebras in the jungle. Still happy, just not drowning in Magenta Madness pink.

 

These projects were featured on a Friday Facebook Live. If you missed it, you can view the step-by-step process on this cleaner recording from my YouTube channel here.

 

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Video Tutorial: Custom Gift Box for Mini Hand Sanitizer

By | August 29, 2020
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Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Prized Peony Custom Gift Box for Mini Hand Sanitizer

 

It’s all about the packaging! This custom gift box for mini hand sanitizers makes a pretty party favor or appreciation gift. The best thing about it? It is super simple to create.

This project was featured on yesterday’s Friday Facebook Live. If you missed it, you can view the step-by-step process on this clean recording from my YouTube channel here.

All of the measurement details for this project can be found on this PDF.

 

I’ve created several custom gift boxes for several differenct occations. It truly is perfect packaging. Here’s another sample from the Prized Peony Suite using the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper.

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Prized Peony Custom Gift Box for Mini Hand Sanitizer

 

Here’s the gift that was included in my most recent Bingo Plus Card Class. I used the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper, Copper Foil and amazing Stitched Leaves Dies. So pretty!

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Gilded Autumn Custom Gift Box for Mini Hand Sanitizer

 

And since it’s Back to School season, I created a teacher-themed appreciation gift using the Harvest Hellos stamp set and punch along with the In Good Taste DSP.

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Harvest Hellos Custom Gift Box for Mini Hand Sanitizer

 

Wondering what I used to create the perfect packaging? Click on the image below to view the Stampin’ Up! products used. 

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Prized Peony Custom Gift Box for Mini Hand Sanitizer

 

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Video Tutorial: Stunning Inked Background for Fall and Holiday Cards

By | August 11, 2020
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Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Autumn Goodness | Stunning Inked Background

Here’s a stunning inked background for fall and holiday cards that truthfully can be extended year-round. Just choose your color combinations with the season in mind and your hand-made card can become a beautiful snail mail greeting to send any season.

Setting the background for inked images begins with a few ink pads and some sponges. Actually, one sponge if you snip one circle into 6 wedges. To choose color combinations, I head to the Stampin’ Up! Color Coach, which includes dozens of color combinations to get your creative juices flowing. I show just one page of the great color resource. Dare to use colors outside your usual realm.

Stampin' Up! Color Coach

Here’s the color combo I selected for a fall card.

Stampin' Up! | Cajun Craze       Stampin' Up! | Pear Pizzazz

Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, and Pear Pizzazz

My Tips to Create a Stunning Card

  • Stampin’ Up!’s Whisper White regular weight cardstock is ideal for this inking technique. The smooth surface allows the inked sponge to glide.
  • Begin with the lightest color. Using a circular motion, begin on your grid paper off the Whisper White project paper.
  • Add texture to your project with an embossed pattern.
  • Die cuts pop off the project when you adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I had fun creating this pretty fall card and sharing it during a Friday Facebook Live. Here’s the video, snipped to focus just on the tutorial.

 

 

Switching up the colors creates a whole new look for a whole new season. Here’s a wintry holiday card created with the too-cute Freezin’ Fun Bundle and the same inked background technique.

 

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Freezin' Fun | Stunning Inked Background

Here’s the color combo used on the winter holiday card.

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Pool Party Stampin' Up! Coastal Cabana Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Pacific Point

Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, and Pacific Point.

What do you think? The color combos are limitless, and the technique results in colorful backgrounds to showcase your images and greetings.

 

Wondering what I used to create these pretty technique cards? Click on the image below to view the Stampin’ Up! products used in the fall card. 

 

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Autumn Goodness

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Send a Card this International Cat Day

By | August 6, 2020
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They say every dog has its day. Apparently, that’s so for cats as well. And that day is this Saturday, August 8.

According to daysoftheyear.com, the day was established in 2002 to celebrate the most popular pet on the planet. Not to editorialize, but who knew? I thought the most popular household pet was the canine.

For those of us who know a few ladies who are one cat short of crazy (no need to name names), it’s another day to celebrate. Let’s face it, these days we all need more reasons to celebrate.

I can think of a few felines from my past I would like to celebrate.

Just Stamp | Famous Cats

How ’bout you? Can you also think of a cat lady, friend or family member who could use a cause for celebration?

Celebrate International Cat Day and pay homage to the critters who help relieve stress and improve our mental health. Make a toast, send a card  — just be sure to get permission from the cat first.

Who’s on your shortlist of felines to celebrate this International Cat Day?

Stampin' Up! | Just Stamp | Pampered Pets for International Cat Day

The Pampered Pets bundle and coordinating patterned papers are the perfect supplies to craft a greeting for all the cat lovers in your circle. Click on the photos to view the materials used to create each project.

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