Nothing’s Better Than…

How would you finish the statement, Nothing’s better than….? Yesterday it was fresh air and friends for me! My friend Susan and I met at Ramsey’s in Annapolis. The three of us enjoyed a socially distanced picnic in the park. It was the perfect afternoon! I packed a picnic lunch with sandwiches, fresh fruit cups, and some yummy chocolate brownies for dessert!  Stampin’ Up! Mini Pizza Boxes and the new Mini Coffee Cups provided the perfect picnic packaging!

Stampin' Up! Nothing's Better Than Bundle and Mini Pizza Box treat box idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used the Nothing’s Better Than Bundle to decorate the Mini Pizza box. The Nothing’s Better Than Bundle includes the Nothing’s Better Than Stamp Set and the Love You More Than Dies.  The sentiments in this set are perfect to create cards, accents, and more! Cookies, coffee, cocktails, and chocolate! Get it all in a single stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Nothing's Better Than Bundle. For inspiration and ordering information visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The pizza boxes are food safe so it was easy to package some yummy brownies inside. The word dies provide so many great choices for treats!

The Mini Coffee Cups are for more than just coffee! They were perfect for individual servings of fresh fruit for our picnic!

The Warm Wraps Dies make decorating the Mini Coffee Cups quick & easy! This is another bundle that has so many possibilities. I am all about versatility when purchasing stamps and dies!

Stampin' Up! Warm Hugs Bundle - for inspiration and ordering information visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

You can add festive accents to gift tags, cocoa and coffee sleeves, and other holiday crafts with the Warm Hugs Stamp Set. Use the Warm Wraps Dies to create custom holiday-themed tags and sleeves for the coordinating Mini Coffee Cups. I’ll be sharing more ideas using this bundle! Love the little mini dies!

Have a great day! Stay safe! Stay well! Hope you get to enjoy some fresh air with friends!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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

  • 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! September tutorials feature the Arrange A Wreath Bundle. *Remember to add the current host code when you check out. Current Host Code: T6C2VFBK
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Exclusive Tutorials FREE with Purchase (*In addition to rewards above! Please remember to add the host code!)

  • Celebrate Sunflowers – Get 3 exclusive tutorial 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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Includes 16 Card Kits, 2 FREE Stamp Sets, and MORE!!!

  • For $99 you GET $125 in products that YOU get to choose PLUS…
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    • 16 Card Kits and Envelopes
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Framed Sunflowers Card and Tealight Candle Box Gift Idea

I can’t stop creating with the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle! It is such a versatile set! It’s on my list of Favorite Things from the annual catalog and today’s projects are just another reason why! I love making cards to coordinate with gifts!

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Sunflowers and Well Written gift set idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

It’s easy to see the inspiration for my card and box came from the adorable tea light candles I purchased from Amazon. I love that 4 candles fit perfectly in the Mini Pizza Boxes for a cute little gift to “brighten” someone’s day!

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Sunflowers Mini Pizza Box gift idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The sentiment from the Paper Pumpkin Sunshine kit was perfect to go with the candles! I stamped the small sunflowers in Bumblebee Ink and colored them with So Saffron and Cinnamon Cider Blends. I used the Layering Squares Dies to cut out the sentiment and scalloped layer. It makes a nice statement when you open the box. And you don’t even have to untie the gorgeous gingham ribbon to get inside! I just wrapped that around the box, tied a bow in front, and secured with a Mini Glue Dot.

I am really missing getting together with my friends!!! The Well Written Dies (and coordinating Well Said Stamp Set) have sentiments for so many occasions. This one is simply stated!

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Sunflowers and Well Written Dies missing you card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The key to making this card easy was using the new Adhesive Sheets (found on page 172 in the annual catalog). Trust me…you need to add these to your next order!!! I easily adhered my cardstock to the adhesive sheet, ran the sunflower die and the sentiments through the die cut machine, removed the adhesive backing and adhered to the card! So simple!!! I added an embossed layer with the Scripty 3D embossing folder.  I love how this simple step adds a little texture! I used the Stitched Rectangles to make my frame and cut strips of the new Foam Adhesive Sheets to adhere the frame to the card.

I wanted to carry the framed sunflower look from the card to my gift box.  I used the Layering Squares Dies and the same technique with the Adhesive Sheets for the sunflower and word die.

Sampin' Up! Mini Pizza Box gift for a friend with Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle and Well Written Dies - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

So, what do you think of today’s projects? Are you missing someone you could send this card to?

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Sunflowers and Well Written gift set idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s what I used on today’s projects:

Stamp Sets: Celebrate Sunflowers (Bundle), Paper Pumpkin Sunshine  Papers:  Thick Whisper White, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Whisper White  Inks: Cinnamon Cider, Early Espresso, So Saffron and Cinnamon Cider Blends  Accessories:  Sunflower Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Layering Squares Dies, Well Written Dies, Scripty 3D Embossing Folder, Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon, Adhesive Sheets, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Pizza Box

If you don’t own the Sunflower Bundle, you can purchase it from my online store and I will send you my Celebrate Sunflowers Tutorials for even more fun ideas! In addition, I am offering a Special Buy One, Get One ($ for $) when you shop with me in August! I have been cleaning out my retired products and hope to find new crafting homes for these items.  After you place an online order with me in August, you can choose retired products valued up to the amount of your purchase (before tax, Shipping & Handling). You will get these items FREE…you just pay the shipping cost for me to send them to you. Check out my Retired Products HERE. I am continuing to update as products are claimed and I clean out. Email me your list and I will let you know the shipping cost. *Priority will be given based on when the online order was received.  Several people already took advantage yesterday and grabbed some great products!

Have you visited the new online store? I’ve been checking out the new features. One of my favorite is the larger images!!! Makes it so much easier to see and read! There’s also Inventory Status Report integration – you will have a quick, visual indication regarding the inventory levels of any product while you are shopping! There’s so much to love! Check it out! Click  HERE  to shop or browse.

Here’s a few things to know about the new store design:
With Stampin’ Up!’s new site, login changes are taking place. Your saved login and passwords will not automatically apply.  If you do not remember your password, you can use the forgot password link to reset it. There will be new links to existing categories and products. Old links will bring you to the main store. You may also find a few links on my blog from posts prior to today no longer link directly to the product, sometimes it may go to store home page. If this happens, simply type the product name, or item number into the search to bring it up.
If you would like to place your order with me (and I hope you will!!!), please make sure my name appears in the upper-left-hand corner of your screen. If you’re on an iPhone, iPad, or tablet, this section will be at the bottom.  If there is not a selected demonstrator in this area, a demonstrator will be chosen for you. I want to be able to continue to serve you and offer you my rewards, tutorials etc., but I can’t do that if you’re accidentally shopping with someone else.
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 the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in August:

  • Handmade thank you card in the mail with any order.
  • BOGO ($ for $) Choose items for FREE from my Retired List HERE up to the amount of your online purchase (before tax, shipping & handling). You just pay the shipping cost for me to send them to you. *Remember to add the current host code when you check out. Current Host Code: XE6X4DFG
  • Free tutorials and more with purchase. *See list below.
  • If you placed an order in July, don’t forget to redeem your Bonus Days coupons when you place an order this month!

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FREE Tutorials with Purchase (Please remember to add the host code!)

  • Celebrate Sunflowers – Get 3 exclusive tutorial 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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A Magical Birthday

Stampin Up Magical Mermaid and Star of Light 3 x 3 heat embossed birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

My daughter is turning 21 next week! We like to give birthday “experiences” and this year we surprised her with an early celebration.  We sent her the confirmation for her plane ticket for Fall break however; instead of a ticket to fly home, we sent her a ticket to Orlando!  She did not know that was her destination until she went online to check in 24 hours in advance and thought her dad had messed up the flight.  LOL  Needless to say, she was thrilled when she found out she was going to Universal Studios (the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) and we would be meeting her there.  We are HUGE Harry Potter fans and I can still remember reading aloud all seven books to her. Our son lives in Massachusetts and he took off from work and flew in to surprise her. We had a wonderful time!
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We had a few other surprises for her too!
Stampin Up Broadway Bound 21st birthday gift card holder and mini pizza box game idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I found a “golden snitch” bracelet and made a special holder (which could also be used to hold a gift card).
Stampin Up Detailed With Love and Broadway Bound 21st birthday gift card holder - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love that you pull the ribbon to reveal the gift/card inside.

 

Details:
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Gold Foil scored at 1 1/2 and 4. Punch a hole in the center using 1/4″ circle punch. Adhere with tear & tape on back.
Cut ~12″ ribbon and loop around cardstock (Gold Glimmer Paper) and slide inside.
Insert ribbon through hole and tie a knot.
Decorate front as desired.  I used Broadway Bound DSP and Gold Metallic Ribbon.
Pull ribbon to view/open.

We love to play family games and I found this fun idea on Pinterest.
Stampin Up mini pizza box Harry Potter family game and gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I printed the cards on Whisper White cardstock and cut them out.  They were the perfect size to fit in a Stampin’ Up! Mini Pizza Box!
Stampin Up mini pizza box Harry Potter family game and gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin Up mini pizza box Harry Potter family game and gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This is a quick & easy gift that would be great for any Harry Potter fan! I included the links below if you want to make this.  It’s not too early to make some fun stocking gifts!  You can purchase the mini pizza boxes from my online store.

Harry Potter Would You Rather 1
Harry Potter Would You Rather 2
Harry Potter Would You Rather 3
Harry Potter Would You Rather 4
Harry Potter Would You Rather 5
Harry Potter Would You Rather 6
Harry Potter Would You Rather 7
Harry Potter Would You Rather 8
Harry Potter Would You Rather 9

I hope you enjoyed today’s projects.  You can click on the links below to view and/or purchase the products in my online store.
Product List

Glue Dots

$5.25

Heat Tool

$30.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Are you celebrating your birthday this month?  I offer FREE shipping (and a birthday card) on any Stampin’ Up! product purchase of $50 or more placed through my online store during your birthday month (in addition to my monthly thank you gift!) Please use the current host code.

Here’s a few photos from our trip.

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Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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November Host Code: 9KYTA3C4

Snowflake Showcase header

Be sure to check out the limited edition Snowflake Showcase products. These products are only available through November 30th (while supplies last). Trust me, you don’t want to miss out!  Click HERE or HERE to see ideas using these products and everything that is included in the showcase.

Click HERE to view/print the Snowflake Showcase flyer.

HOLIDAY CATALOG ITEMS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA

Stampin’ Up! posted the following update:

Sales for the following products have exceeded our forecast and are continuing strong, resulting in a large number of backorders. Because backorders are so costly, we have made the decision to shut these items off effective immediately. Since these products cannot be sent from the manufacturer in time for the holidays, these item numbers will not be reactivated.

147816: Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper
147890: Festive Farmhouse Elements
147811: Santa’s Workshop Enamel Elements

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and/or your customers. In order to provide you with another holiday-themed option, we’ve decided to make our promotional Dashing Along Designer Series Paper (item 149903) available for sale at ($11.00). This beautiful, 12″ x 12″ traditional Christmas paper has a festive, eclectic feel and is perfect for layering. Coordinating colors are Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, and Whisper White.

Though we don’t yet have a fulfillment date, all backorders for Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Farmhouse Elements, and Santa’s Workshop Enamel Elements will be filled as soon as possible.