Christmas Card Inspiration & 12 Days of Giveaways Day 3

December 10, 2020December 11, 2020 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 18 Comments

Welcome to Day 3 of my 12 Days of Giveaways! How are you doing with your Christmas cards? It seems no matter how early I start I’m always working up to last minute! You would think this year I’d have had enough time to get them out on time!

If you need some holiday card inspiration here’s a peek back at some I created. *Click on the image to see the original post.

The Snowflake Wishes fun fold lighted tent card below is included in my exclusive tutorials this month! Get new tips and tricks each month! *See my “Just Stampin’ Rewards” below.

You can use the card design below with any DSP! Stampin’ Up! coordinates the colors for you! Mix and match designs and give it a try!

The Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper and Celebration Labels Dies used on the card below are on sale! Get the Celebration Dies for 50% off!! These items are retiring and only available while supplies last.

Arrange A Wreath (shown below) is one of My Favorite Bundles! You can use this bundle all year long! You will receive exclusive tutorials for this card and more when you purchase the bundle from my online store!

My exclusive tutorials featuring Celebration Tidings show many different ways to use these dies! I had so much fun using all the stamps and dies in this bundle!

The next two poinsettia cards were part of my exclusive monthly tutorials last month. *See below how you can still get these tutorials.

The Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper and Gleaming Ornament Punch Pack (on sale for 50% off) used on the card below are retiring. They’re on Sale now! I will send you some tutorials to get you creating with them right away!!!

The Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper is also retiring (and on SALE!)

Do you have a favorite card from today? Leave a comment below letting me know which one you like best. I will pick a random winner to receive a Christmas card kit (and tutorial) to make one of these cards.

I really enjoyed reading your comments the other day about your best friends! Here’s a quote from one of my favorite childhood stories…

“Why did you do all this for me?” he asked. “I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you. “You have been my friend,” replied Charlotte. “That in itself is a tremendous thing.” E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web

Let’s get to today’s winner….Congratulations Linda! Email me your address and I will put the friend card (featured HERE) in the mail for you to share with your best friend!

Here’s our winners so far! Email me (j.stark@myactv.net) to claim your prize!
Day 1- Karen from Florida – calendar card
Day 2 – Denise Wekwert – your choice of a set of tutorials *See below.
Day 3 – Linda – friendship card

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Product List (Click and SAVE on these retiring Designer Series Papers)

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] $11.50 SALE $9.20	Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper [150432] $11.50 SALE $8.05	Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper [150429] $15.00 SALE $7.50
Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520] $15.00	Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper [153487] $11.50 SALE $8.05	Feels Like Frost Specialty 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [150444] $15.00 SALE $7.50

Clearance Rack Refresh & Year-End Closeouts On Sale NOW!

Save up to 50% on select retiring items and up to 60% on Clearance Rack. Items are available while supplies last! Click HERE to Shop.

Just Stampin’ Rewards
I appreciate each and every order! Here are some of the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in December:

A 2021 Calendar card in the mail with any order as my thanks to you. *Cardstock colors and DSP may vary.
3 FREE Exclusive Tutorials PLUS 3D Project Tutorial featuring the stamp/bundle of the month when you order $40 or more (before tax & shipping). New tutorials every month! December tutorials feature the Snowflake Wishes Bundle. *The stamps and dies are not retiring; however, the bundle (10% savings) is only available through January 3rd.
Snowflake Wishes card kit – Purchase the Snowflake Wishes Bundle and get a free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial. *Click on the image below to purchase.

Snowflake Wishes Bundle (English)

[155172]

$55.75

Exclusive Tutorials FREE with Purchase (or as member of my team)

Poinsettia Petals – Purchase the Poinsettia Petals Bundle and get 3 exclusive tutorials Plus an extra Bonus tutorial featuring a 3D project (shown HERE). *The stamps and dies are not retiring; however, the bundle (10% savings) is only available through January 3rd.
Celebration Tidings – *Retiring – AWSL Purchase the Celebration Tidings Stamp Set and Celebration Labels Dies and get 3 exclusive tutorials Plus an extra Bonus tutorial! Click HERE to see one of the cards included in the tutorials. *Note – It is cheaper to purchase the dies and stamp set separately (rather than the bundle) during the YEAR-END Closeout SALE going on now! (The dies are 50% off!!!)
Arrange A Wreath– Get 3 exclusive tutorials with the purchase of the Arrange A Wreath Bundle. (Click HERE to view one of the cards included in the tutorials.)
Celebrate Sunflowers – Get 3 exclusive tutorials with the purchase of the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle. (Click HERE to view one of the cards included in the tutorials.)
Jar of Flowers – Get 3 exclusive card tutorials with the purchase of the Jar of Flowers Bundle. (Click HERE to view one of the cards included in the tutorials.)
Ornate Garden – Purchase the Ornate Styles Bundle or Ornate Thanks Bundle and receive 3 exclusive card tutorials. If you purchase both the Ornate Styles Bundle and Ornate Thanks Bundle I will send you all three kits to create each of the cards featured in the tutorials!
Timeless Tulips – Get 3 Exclusive Card Tutorials PLUS my 3D Tulip Treats Tutorial (Click HERE to view tulip treats) with the purchase of the Timeless Tulips Bundle!
So Sentimental – Get 3 exclusive tutorials with the purchase of the So Sentimental Bundle.
Peaceful Poppies – Get 3 exclusive tutorials with the purchase of the Painted Poppies Bundle or the Peaceful Moments Bundle. If you purchase both the Painted Poppies Bundle and the Peaceful Moments Bundle I will send you all three kits to create each of the cards featured in the tutorials!

Get Free Tutorials with purchase below. (Click on any image to view in my online store.

Poinsettia Petals Bundle (English)* RETIRING [155148] $56.50	Celebration Tidings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) *RETIRING [153456] $17.00	Celebration Labels Dies [153570]*RETIRING $35.00 SALE $17.50
Arrange A Wreath Bundle (English) [154109] $54.00	Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English) [154065] $51.25	Jar Of Flowers Bundle [154064] $36.75
Ornate Style Bundle [154119] $52.00	Ornate Thanks Bundle (English) [154115] $46.75	Timeless Tulips Bundle (English) [153793] $32.25
So Sentimental Bundle (English) [153828] $48.50	Painted Poppies Bundle [153827] $52.00	Peaceful Moments Bundle (English) [153824] $52.00

Pile On Christmas Tidings for the Pals Blog Hop

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 25 Comments

Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team’s theme is “Pile It On” – showcasing their card/project with layers of DSP and/or embellishments for any occasion. We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We love hearing from you. At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
Stampin' Up! Celebration Tidings Christmas card idea with Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper and Celebration Tidings Bundle to pile on the layers for this simple Christmas card. I love the basic patterns and classic Christmas colors in the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper. *One side is red and the other side is green. This paper is not just for Christmas! Stampin' Up! Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper - visit juststampin.com for project and card inspiration - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Another favorite of mine has been the Celebration Tidings Bundle! I have created many cards and projects with this versatile bundle!
Stampin' Up! Celebration Tidings Bundle - for inspiration and ordering information visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I added a little texture with the Subtle 3D Embossing folder on my envelope and Very Vanilla cardstock layer.

Here’s the measurements for each layer:

Layer 1 (Garden Green card base): 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
Layer 2 (Very Vanilla embossed layer): 4 x 5 1/4
Layer 3 (Garden Green): 4 1/4 x 3
Layer 4 (Toile Tidings DSP): 4 1/8 x 27/8
Layer 5 (Garden Green): 3 x 4 cut with Celebration Labels Die then cut in 1/2
Layer 6 (Garden Green): 1 3/8 x 4
Layer 7 (Toile Tidings DSP): 1 1/4 x 4
Layer 8 (Very Vanilla): 3 x 4 cut with Celebration Labels Die and stamped
Layer 9 (Real Red): scrap to die cut heart from Celebration Labels Die, ribbon bow adhered with a Mini Glue Dot

*Stamped sentiment layer, layered DSP background and layered DSP strip are adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Inside Layer (Very Vanilla): 4 x 5 1/4 stamp image from Celebration Tidings in Garden Green across the top. Add sentiment of choice.
Envelope (Very Vanilla): emboss with Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
Envelope Layers (Toile Tidings DSP): 3/8 x 6, 1 3/4 x 6 trimmed to fit

I like a Christmas card in classic colors. What about you? Do you prefer reds and greens or other colors for your Christmas cards? I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below!
Stampin' Up! Celebration Tidings layered Christmas card idea with Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Supplies:
Stamp sets: Celebration Tidings (Bundle)
Paper: Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper, Real Red, Garden Green, Very Vanilla cardstock
Ink: Garden Green, Real Red
Tools & Accessories: Celebration Labels Dies, Subtle 3D Embossing Folder, Real Red Sheer Ribbon, Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals

You can purchase any of the products I used to create today’s project from my online store. View the full list of products at the end.

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on December 9th when our theme is “Goodbye September Mini Catalog and Hello January Mini Catalog.” Participants showcase their favorites from the retiring holiday catalog or new products from the new mini catalog. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Line-Up

Have a great day! Stay Safe! Stay well!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

Stampin' Up! Celebration Tidings Christmas card idea with Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Product List (Click on image to shop my online store.)

Celebration Tidings Bundle (English) [155201] $46.75	Celebration Tidings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153456] $17.00	Celebration Labels Dies [153570] $35.00	Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper [150432] $11.50
Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102584] $8.75	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650] $9.75	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes [107300] $7.50
Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [147089] $7.50	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $7.50	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [153535] $7.00	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $10.00
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Celebration Tidings Halloween Treats

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Halloween is certainly going to be different this year. Our small town usually has a huge Mummers Day Parade but due to the pandemic it is cancelled this year. I am happy that we are still planning to celebrate Halloween for the kids in our neighborhood and everyone is asked to follow certain guidelines. We will set up a table outside with treats so when kids trick-or-treat (socially distanced) they can pick up individually wrapped packages and not have to ring doorbells or have face to face contact to get their treat. I always love to see the kid’s costumes each year so I’m planning to sit outside (socially distanced) from the table so I’ll still be able to say hi to everyone! I want to make it extra special for the kids this year so I am starting early to make a variety of treats so even those with allergies will have something to enjoy.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Tidings bag topper tag ideas for Halloween treats - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin' Up! Celebration Tidings tags for Halloween ideas - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I used the Celebration Tidings Bundle. (I can’t stop playing with this set!!) The stamp set has you covered for several holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day) or any occasion using the “Just For You” sentiment. The 5 Layering Dies make it perfect for all size treats and more!

The Stampin’ Up! clear envelopes work great for packaging treats!
I used Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper to create the tag toppers for these. Simply cut out the DSP with the die, then line up the notches in the Paper Trimmer and score down the middle. Fold over the clear envelope and adhere with a few glue dots. You can easily open the envelope on the back without having to remove the tag topper. I used the smallest die for the sentiment layer. I love how the spider and bat coordinate with the DSP. The sentiment and spider are from the Celebrations Tidings stamp set and the bat is from Banner Year stamp set.

For a non chocolate Halloween treat I bought a big box of assorted chips. I had fun decorating these! *You could put these fun bags to put in your child’s lunchbox for a special surprise!

I used the two largest dies for the tag toppers on these. I love how the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Papers coordinate with the chips! The second smallest die was perfect for the added sentiment layer. I cut the DSP and white tags in half to get double from each die cut piece!

The Celebration Tidings Bundle is so versatile! The dies can be used as tag toppers, card fronts, and more! You can see more projects I created with this bundle HERE or HERE.

A Few Reminders….

NOW thru October 31, 2020, you can save 15% on SELECT Designer Series Papers, including the Magic In This Night and Plaid Tidings Designer Series Papers I used on today’s projects.
Purchase the Celebration Tidings Bundle (featured in today’s projects) during October and get 3 exclusive tutorials and a free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial. *See my Just Stampin’ Rewards below!
Join my card swap this month! Click HERE for details.
Order my Just Stampin’ Card kit and 3D Project Buffet to go! Click HERE for details!

Have a great day! Stay Safe! Stay well!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

Host Code Exclusive Offer! All orders placed through my online store are eligible for my FREE monthly gifts (*See Rewards below). Please use the current host code. *If your order is $150 or more, do not use this code as You become the hostess and get the Rewards! Click HERE to Shop!

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Product List (Click on image to shop my online store.)

Celebration Tidings Bundle (English) [155201] $46.75	Celebration Tidings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153456] $17.00	Celebration Labels Dies [153570] $35.00	Banner Year Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153464] $17.00
Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Plaid Tidings 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153527] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [105117] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Clear Medium Envelopes [102619] $6.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Bumblebee Classic Stampin’ Pad [153116] $7.50
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144599] $9.00	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00	Black 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897] $8.50
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin’ Seal Refill [152814] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

Need DSP? Stock Up & Save this month! Select packs are 15% off during October.

Designer Series Paper Sale (Click on the images below to shop in my online store.)

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	‘Tis The Season 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153489] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper [152492] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78
Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper [153487] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper [153491] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Plaid Tidings 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153527] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78
Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper [150432] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Peony Garden Designer Series Paper [152483] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Whale Of A Time 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152460] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78
Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper [153492] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78
In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494] ~~$21.00~~ $17.85	Playing With Patterns 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152490] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78	Playful Pets Designer Series Paper [152489] ~~$11.50~~ $9.78

Just Stampin’ Rewards

I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in October:

Handmade thank you card in the mail with any order.
3 FREE Exclusive Tutorials featuring the stamp/bundle of the month when you order $40 or more (before tax & shipping). New tutorials every month! October tutorials feature the Celebration Tidings Bundle. *Remember to add the current host code when you check out. Current Host Code: XXUFPNCJ
Celebration Tidings card kit – Purchase the Celebration Tidings Bundle and get a free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial. *Click on the image below to purchase.

Celebration Tidings Bundle (English)

[155201]

$46.75

Exclusive Tutorials FREE with Purchase (or as member of my team)

Arrange A Wreath– Get 3 exclusive tutorials with the purchase of the Arrange A Wreath Bundle. (Click HERE to view one of the cards included in the tutorials.)
Celebrate Sunflowers – Get 3 exclusive tutorials with the purchase of the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle. (Click HERE to view one of the cards included in the tutorials.)
Jar of Flowers – Get 3 exclusive card tutorials with the purchase of the Jar of Flowers Bundle. (Click HERE to view one of the cards included in the tutorials.)
Ornate Garden – Purchase the Ornate Styles Bundle or Ornate Thanks Bundle and receive 3 exclusive card tutorials. If you purchase both the Ornate Styles Bundle and Ornate Thanks Bundle I will send you all three kits to create each of the cards featured in the tutorials!
Timeless Tulips – Get 3 Exclusive Card Tutorials PLUS my 3D Tulip Treats Tutorial (Click HERE to view tulip treats) with the purchase of the Timeless Tulips Bundle!
So Sentimental – Get 3 exclusive tutorials with the purchase of the So Sentimental Bundle.
Peaceful Poppies – Get 3 exclusive tutorials with the purchase of the Painted Poppies Bundle or the Peaceful Moments Bundle. If you purchase both the Painted Poppies Bundle and the Peaceful Moments Bundle I will send you all three kits to create each of the cards featured in the tutorials!