Blue Mountain Stampers’ Shoe Box Fun

Last week we I held our annual Blue Mountain Stampers’ Luncheon and along with it we had a Shoe Box Swap this year – so there was lots of stamping going on!

We began our Luncheon with a dish to pass – always yummy new recipes to try. I love “pot lucks” how about you?

The table was decorated – and everyone had a little gift bag waiting for them.

The bags were filled with a team coffee cup, note book I made, and a team pen.

We also celebrated lots of team accomplishments for the past quarter.

Want to see some of the Shoe Box Swaps we made?

These first two were created using the Love What You Love stamp set (148042) and coordinating Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (148926)

And here are some cute tags we made using the Candy Cane Builder Punch (148011) and Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper (146921).

If you noticed the Whisper White 5/8″ Flax Ribbon that we used for the tags and wondering where you can find it. It’s from our  2019 Occasions Catalog and will be available in January.

And here is a cute gift card holder using the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set (142043) and coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (140396). Aren’t the little antlers cute? They were made with the Sprig Punch (148012) from the Holiday Catalog.

Do you recognize the sentiment? It’s from our Farmhouse Christmas Stamp set (148478).

And here is a simple but elegant card using the Stylish Christmas stamp set (146770/146773) and Softly Falling Embossing Folder (139672).

Of course, what could be better than swaps. So here are some of the swaps members brought starting with the 3ds treats filled with yummy goodies.

And finally a fancy fold card.

What a wonderful time we had that afternoon. I have such a wonderful team of stampers – each and everyone of them bring their own special talent to our group as you can see.

Here is our selfie from the afternoon. (I’m still getting use to my new selfie stick. LOL, can you tell?)

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We have a very active group and if you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

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Easter Treat Tent Tutorial & More

Today’s project is a quick and easy punch bunny treat that holds Lindt Lindor Chocolate bar.

Cute right? I love the way we can use the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and coordinating stamp set to create this cute little bunny!

Here is a tutorial for you with the supply list so you can make your own little treats!

Punch Bunny Sweet Soiree Treat Tent Tutorial (printable) PDF

And you can click here to see my video tutorial on how to make my Painted with Love Treat Tent Tutorial from an earlier post.

Count Down for Sale-a-bration

We are just 2 days away from the end of Sale-a-bration! So I thought I’d share some wonderful swaps that I’ve received to inspire you using some of my favorite products from Sale-a-bration.

These first cards are made with the Party Pandas stamp set – one of our most popular Sale-a-bration choices.

This next card is made with the Lots of Lavender stamp set.

And these next two cards are made using our Celebrate You Thinlits Dies – one of our $100 choices

I love how this one uses our Sale-a-bration choices – Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper

And finally – Beautiful Peacock done in Island Indigo and Bermuda Bay – yes you spotted our wonderful Shimmer Ribbon Pack. This ribbon is beautiful and comes in 3 widths as well as colors in this FREE Sale-a-bration option.

The good news is you still have time to earn your FREE Sale-a-bration items since Sale-a-bration ends on March 31st at 11:50 PM (MT). Want to place an order? Or got questions? Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or stop by my Online Store.

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Santa’s Sleigh and More

Want to see a wonderful card that uses the Santa’s Sleigh stamp set (142057) and Santa’s Sleigh Thinlits Dies (140278)?

Check out this Bendi Card swap I received I just love the colors.

and the way it opens

lock the little tab in and you have a bendi card!

And how about this fun card using our Hang Your Stockings stamp set (142114) and coordinating Christmas Stocking Thinlits Dies (141481)?

And here are a couple of quick and easy cards using the fun Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set (142043) and Cookie Cutter Builder punch (140396).

Put you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season? It will be here before we know it! So getting a head start on your cards this time of year is a great choice. Why not schedule a party in September and I’ll help you give you some wonderful ideas for your holiday cards! Contact me now to choose a date and time that works for you and your friends!

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Cookie Cutter Christmas & Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub

I love to make home made gifts and the Cookie Cutter Christmas bundle brought to mind the wonderful Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub recipe I had. So here is what I whipped up for some family and friends.

I love the little wooden spoons I found since they can be stamped on.

Sugar scrubs are great for the winter and this one smells so yummy. My husband loves them for his hands and I actually use this scrub in the shower all over my body, hands, feet, legs, elbows – it is wonderful and moisturizes too. (Just make sure you are careful in the shower the scrub can make the floor slippery.)

I’m including the recipe below for you in case you’d like to make some last minute gifts too!

 

Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. sugar

1 c. vegetable oil

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. nutmeg

2 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

3 drops Vanilla extract

Mix well and place in a tightly sealed container such as a mason jar.

This keeps well in a cool place for weeks!

Today I also wanted to share some of the wonderful hand stamped cards that I’ve received for Christmas from friends – I can’t pick a favorite they are all so wonderful!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Cookie Cutter Christmas (*142043)

Inks: Soft Suede (126978) and Real Red Classic Ink (126949)

Paper: Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper, Real Red (102482), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Candy Cane Lane Baker’s Twine (141983) and Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (*140396)

*available in a bundle Item #143493

 

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(I will mail your items to you the second week of January)

It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your Demonstrator!!!

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Cookie Cutter Christmas Nuggets

Check out this quick and simple Hershey’s Nugget holder –

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They are great little stocking stuffers and while they are adorable – they are sooooo easy to make with our stamp and punch bundle!

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Cute, right? Told you! I simply chose the some holiday Designer Series Paper to wrap the nugget with. I cut the strips 1″ x 3″ and adhered them with a Glue Dot. Slipped them in our Cello bags and added my favorite stamp set to decorate – how easy is that!? Want to step it up? Tie your Cello Bag closed with some coordinating Baker’s Twine or Ribbon!

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another little gift item I made for the Bazaar.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Cookie Cutter Christmas (*142043)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931), Crumb Cake (126975), Real Red (126949) and Delightful Dijon Classic Ink (138327)

Paper: Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper (141981) and This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (141628), Very Vanilla (101650) and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (*140396), 2″ x 8″ Cello Bags (141703), and Glue Dots (103683), Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082) and Blender Pens (102845)

 *Bundle 143493 Save 10% when you buy the bundle of stamps and punch

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Cookie Cutter Christmas Fun!

Don’t you love when there is a coordinating punch that goes with a stamp set? I know I do punches are quick and easy and this Cookie Cutter Builder Punch is one of my favorites from the Holiday Catalog!

Check out these fun cards made with the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (140396) that I received recently.

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This second card uses the Cable Knit Dynamic Embossing Folder (143537). And it is dynamic- You’re going to love it since it gives you rich deep texture. It also uses the fun Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper 6×6 Stack (141991).

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And this final card was given to me by Marni. She not only uses the cute little gingerbread man, but also the fun Jolly Hat Builder Punch and Glitter Stampin’ Emboss Powders! (I’ve got the complete recipe below for you.)

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Cookie Cutter Christmas (142043*)

Inks: Versa Mark Pad (102283), Early Espresso (126974), and Crumb Cake Classic Ink (126975)

Paper: Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper (141981), Early Espresso (119686), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Emerald Envy (141415), and Whisper White Thick Card stock (140272)

Accessories: Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (140396*), Jolly Hat Builder Punch (141847), Emerald Envy (142668) and Real Red Glitter Stampin’ Emboss Powder (142635), Emerald Envy Solid Baker’s Twine (141686)

*Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (140396)

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Holiday Catalog Fun at the Team Retreat

A couple of weekends ago I held my annual Blue Mountain Stampers’ Weekend Getaway for my team. It’s a fun event that I really look forward to each August.  A full weekend of stamping with friends – what could be better, right? As usual I forgot to pull out my camera when everyone was together.  But here is a photo of Melanie and Cindy.

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Melanie was designing a special baby project she needed and Cindy came prepared to create LOTS of birthday cards! Mission accomplished I think.

It also gives us a time that we can share our NEW Holiday Catalog productions, create with them and do a Shoe box Swap together. There is lots of stamping, laughing and well, just silliness. And who doesn’t need a little of that?

Like as we enjoyed the beautiful afternoon  on the patio-

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these two wanderers along with their friend came to visit and say hello. (Yes, I know who’d have thought – chickens? go figure ?? Of course, Larry corrected me multiple times since they are roosters I’ve got no clue where they belong.)

Want to see what we created and stamped? Here are some wonderful items from our Shoe box Swap on Saturday afternoon.

Melanie created this fun card using the Paisleys & Posies stamp set (142196).

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She used the Thoughtful Banner stamp set (141614) for the sentiment and the Bow Builder Punch (137414) covered in Clear Wink of Stella (141897) once the Bow was put together. Can you see the shimmer on the bow? I know my photo doesn’t do justice to the cards.

Cindy made this lovely soft card using the Thoughtful Branches stamp set (143539).

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Cindy used the soft images from the Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper (141660) for the background and added the large swirl from the Swirly Birds Thinlits Dies (141497).

You’re in luck if you didn’t take advantage of the August promotion- it is still available while supplies last. If this set/bundle is something you really want you won’t want to delay any longer!

The next card was Anna’s Shoe box swap and it uses the cute little mice from the Merry Mice stamp set (142142/142145).

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For an added pop of color Fancy Frost Sequins (142519) are scattered randomly on top of the Softly Falling Embossed background.

And finally Marni created this cute little 3d project using the new Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies (140279) and the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (143493).

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Does this sound like fun? Have you ever thought about getting a discount on your favorite products? Well if this sounds interesting to you, then joining my team might be just the thing! You can click HERE to learn more about my team, The Blue Mountain Stampers and HERE about Joining. With the Holiday Catalog just starting – it’s a great time to join!

 

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Use Hostess Code 2Y2XSSQU and receive a FREE gift from me when you place a minimum order of $50

When you use the Hostess Code – I’ll send you this wonderful Color Combination Chart PDF which I created. This Gift includes a chart for ALL the Subtles and Brights! That’s 140 color combinations!!!

It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your Demonstrator!!!

Color Combination Charts

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