Calendar Cards, Product Shares, Tutorials, and More! Oh My!

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Merry December! It is STILL the most wonderful time of year…even in a pandemic!! I know so many are hurting, lonely, etc. and this time of year is not always pleasant for those who have lost loved ones or can’t be with their family or friends. My heart goes out to you as I get it and I understand! It is my hope and desire to bring as much merry to as many as possible this year! I try to focus on the positive and look for silver linings wherever I can. Even if you can’t be together with family and friends this year, remember the reason for the season and reach out to those you love! Sometimes a phone call or a handmade card just letting someone know you are thinking of them will help.

Every year I make calendar cards which I share, sell, and definitely use! (These days I seem to have a harder time remembering what day it is!)  I am certainly looking forward to saying good-bye to 2020 and hopeful that 2021 will be better! The Daisy Punch is still one of my favorites! Here’s my newest calendar card design for 2021.Stampin' Up! Celebration Label Dies and Daisy Punch calendar card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Here’s the side view so you can see the extra support. These cards stay standing all year!
Stampin' Up! Celebration Label Dies and Daisy Punch calendar card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I make these in a variety of colors using different cardstock and coordinating DSP.
Stampin' Up! Celebration Label Dies and Daisy Punch calendar card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can view the tutorial to make this style calendar card as well as some of my past calendar cards HERE, HERE, and HERE.

Here’s how you can get one of these calendar cards….

  • Make any purchase from my online store in December and I will send you a calendar card for FREE as my thanks to you for supporting me and my Stampin’ Up! business. I appreciate each and every order! *See my “Just Stampin’ Rewards” below.
  • Purchase one or more cards for $4 each (plus .70 postage). Email me (j.stark@myactv.net) letting me know how many calendar cards you would like as well as your address. I accept Paypal (Choose “send to a friend” option to avoid additional fee) or personal check. DSP and cardstock colors vary! (*I placed my preorder today and will be making some with the new DSP coming out in January. You could get a sneak peek at some of the new designs!) *Note…Proceeds from the sale of these cards to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness. I will try to have calendar cards shipped out by December 15th (if you order before that date) but can not guarantee delivery by Christmas due to delayed shipping times lately!
  • Leave a comment below sharing how you are celebrating this time of year during the pandemic. I will pick a random winner to send one of these cards.  Winner to be announced Monday, Dec. 7th as part of my “12 Days of Giveaways”! (I’m looking forward to sharing this again this year!)

FYI….

I will be offering Product Shares and Swatch Books for the upcoming Jan. – June Mini Catalog. More information will be coming soon! I’m looking forward to getting my preorder this week with all the new DSP, ribbons, embellishments, etc.! I will be sharing sneak peeks in the coming weeks.

12 Days of Giveaways starting next week. This was a favorite last year and I’m looking forward to sharing again this year. I appreciate your support and encouragement whether you are just stopping by, leaving a comment, pinning my projects, purchasing from me through my online store, ordering product shares, and/or buying my monthly kits. Thank you! You help me continue to do what I love!

Holiday card kits were mailed out earlier this week.  I am working on finishing tutorials and will email those later this week. Thank you cards and tutorials for November orders are being sent out this week as well! I love sending Happy Mail!

New tutorials for December….This month’s tutorials will be focusing on the Snowflake Splendor Suite and Snowflake Wishes Bundle.  I can’t believe I am just starting to play with this suite of products and I am loving it! The dies are so fun and unique! Be sure to check back to see some of the projects I made with this bundle! *See below how you can receive my exclusive tutorials!!

Have a great day! Stay safe! Stay well!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.


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).
  • Celebration Tidings –  Purchase the Celebration Tidings Bundle and get 3 exclusive tutorials Plus an extra Bonus tutorial! Click HERE to see one of the cards included in the tutorials.
  • 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!

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I is for Itty Bitty Christmas

Welcome to my ABC Holiday 2019 Series! Throughout this series I will be sharing all kinds of cards, gifts, and ideas to help make your holidays as easy as ABC! I love the sentiments, different fonts, and there’s even some inside greetings in the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set! There’s something for every type of Christmas project, from tags to cards and more! I don’t know how they picked the name because there’s nothing itty bitty about the number of greetings in the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set! See for yourself.

Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set - for ideas, inspiration, and ordering information visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Several years ago a student of mine gave me a beautiful wreath. (I thought it was real!)  I collect different sentiment ornaments to decorate my trees, mantel, and throughout our home.  I even added a few on the wreath which provided the inspiration for today’s card. Here’s a picture of the wreath.

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And here’s my card.

Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Christmas and All-Around Wreath Dies inspirational Christmas card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I stamped several sentiments from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set and fussy cut around them to decorate my wreath.  I love the All-Around Wreath Dies and have cut them out in all different colors to play with!  I chose Pretty Peacock and Old Olive for this wreath as I wanted to use the Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon.  It has a sheen similar to the bow on my inspiration wreath. (Plus it’s just gorgeous!)

Here’s the details for today’s card:

Materials & Measurements

  • Real Red card base:  4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ for a square card
  • Old Olive: 2 cut at 3 3/4 x 3 3/4, 4 x 4 to cut wreath,  1/4 x 6, scraps to cut 8 sprigs
  • Whisper White: 2 cut at 3 5/8″ x 3 5/8″ scraps to stamp sentiments
  • Pretty Peacock: 4 x 4 to cut wreath
  • Soft Suede: scraps to cut 5 twigs
  • Regals 6 x 6 DSP: Real Red 2 x 6 for envelope flap
  • Pretty Peacock/Old Olive Reversible Ribbon: 18″

Directions

  • Adhere the Whisper White to Old Olive and then adhere to front and inside of card.
  • Cut wreaths in Old Olive and Pretty Peacock and adhere together (a little off centered) with a few Glue Dots.  Adhere to Whisper White panel with a few more Glue Dots.
  • Cut sprigs (from All-Around Wreath Dies) in Old Olive and twigs (from Flourish Dies) in Soft Suede.
  • Tie a bow with ribbon and adhere to top of wreath with a Glue Dot.
  • Stamp sentiments, fussy cut, and adhere around wreath with Glue Dots.
  • Use liquid glue to tuck in sprigs and twigs around wreath.
  • Add Red Rhinestones on twigs.Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Christmas and All-Around Wreath Dies inspirational Christmas card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  • Stamp sentiment in Real Red on inside card.Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Christmas Holiday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  • This card will fit in a standard envelope to mail. To make a custom square envelope like mine, simply cut 1/2″ off each side of the standard envelope.  Remove the inside scraps and add a thin line of liquid glue along the inside and seal closed. So simple! *Note- the post office does charge extra for square packages. I don’t do this all the time and let’s face it…this is a special card.  It’s worth it!Learn how to make custom envelopes- visit juststampin.com for inspiration, tutorials, and to order Stampin' Up! products - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  • Adhere the Old Olive strip and DSP to the envelope flap and trim.Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Christmas and All-Around Wreath Dies inspirational Christmas card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

So, how do you think it compares to my inspiration?

I make (and sell) custom cards.  If you would like to purchase this card (or any you see on my blog) email me (j.stark@myactv.net). To order the supplies to make this card yourself just click on the images below.

This month I am offering 3 Exclusive card tutorials using the All Around Wreath Dies and coordinating stamp sets. You can get these tutorials FREE with a purchase of $40 or more from my online store. In addition, you will receive a handmade thank you card from me along with a card kit for any order each month! I love to make and send cards and I appreciate your support!

If you would like ideas how to use the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks (shown on page 35 in the Holiday catalog), I am offering a Class Kit To Go this month with photo tutorials to complete 4 cards (using each of the patterns). Click HERE for a sample and all the details.

Have a great day!  I hope you find inspiration to create!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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