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Sweet Conversations Treat Holder Tutorial

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I love making little treat items and passing them out to folks. I love to see the smile on their faces by the unexpected surprise. So today I thought I’d share with you the quick little treat holder I whipped up yesterday based on a swap that I received last fall.

This treat is quick and simple to make and you’ll get tons of them quickly if you want. Check out my quick video tutorial showing you how I made this quick and easy chocolate holder for gift giving this Valentine’s Day.

Sweet Conversations Treat Holder Video Tutorial

Sweet Conversations Treat Holder Tutorial (printable) PDF with measurements & supply list

Then why not stop by my Online Store and get your supplies to make this quick and easy treat!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: **Sweet Conversations (*157618)

Inks: Blushing Bride Classic Ink (147100/131157) and Real Red Classic Ink (147084/103287)

Paper: **Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper (157616), Pool Party Card stock (147107/122933), Real Red Card stock (102482), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Layering Circle Dies (151770), Give it a Whirl Dies (154336), Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006), and **Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (158130)

**Sweet Talk Suite Collection of Products (157629)

*Sweet Conversations Bundle (157624)

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New Light the Candles Kit available today!

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Love kits? Love to stamp on the go? Need birthday cards fast? If so this new kit, Light the Candles might be just what you are looking for.

Not only does this kit make bright, fun birthday cards but it is all inclusive and contains everything you need to craft.

Item #159332 Light the Candles Kit $19.00

Check out the contents of this kit

Kit Details:

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
  • Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
  • Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Spot.
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • Coordinating colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Night of Navy

Item #159332 Light the Candles Kit $19.00

And great news each kit has a fun video to help you craft

Sound like a kit you would enjoy? Or maybe a great gift for a family member or friend? Our kits contain everything you need to craft so they make a great gift for someone who enjoys crafting. Why not stop by my Online Store and see all the kits in our kits collection? There are lots to choose from including some that require no stamping!

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Blessings of Home Note Card Tutorial

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Note Cards quick and easy when you need to send a little something to someone needed a little pick me up. Today’s note card is just that and it uses the blessings of Home Bundle (157939) from the upcoming January – June 2022 Mini Catalog that goes live January 4th, 2022!

Check out this little card we made together during OnStage@Home recently.

This card uses a quick and simple coloring technique with our Blender Pens (102845). While Blender Pens are great for all kinds of things, today’s project shows you how to use the line art you’ve stamped itself to pull color into your project.

Blessing of Home Adding Color Technique #2 Video Tutorial

Blessing of Home Adding Color Technique #2 printable PDF

So what do you think? Like this quick and easy color option? I really think you’ll enjoy the Heart & Home Suite (157959) of products it’s jam packed with wonderful items and the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper (157928) is filled with lovely patterns and colors to create with.

Speaking of Designer Series Paper – did you know that I sell Designer Series Paper Swatch Books to help with your creating?

This tool is wonderful to keep on your desk as you stamp and refer back to easily without having to pull everything out. You’ll reach for it again and again. I’m also offering a Paper Share so you have a little of everything in our 2022 Mini & Sale-a-bration brochures. CLICK HERE to learn more about these fun crafting options and get order yours. The deadline to reserve yours is just a couple of days away!

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Blessings of Home Card Tutorial

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As promised today I’m going to share another video with you using the Blessing of Home Bundle (157939) from the 2022 January – June Mini Catalog that we made during our OnStage@Home event.

This card adds color to the image using a quick and easy technique with our Sponge Daubers that is sooo easy to do! Check out my video tutorial on how I made this card.

Blessings of Home Adding Color Technique Card #1 Video Tutorial

Blessings of Home Adding Color Technique Card #1 printable PDF

Easy peasy right? And if you are making multiple cards the quick and easy die cut tip I shared with you makes stamping multiples so quick and fun too.

Enjoy and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing my last project with you from OnStage@home and quick and simple note card using a second coloring technique, this time with your Blender Pens!

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Lay Out #3 Eden’s Garden One Sheet Wonder Tutorial

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I hope you’re enjoying the One Sheet Wonder Tutorial – Today’s card Lay Out #3. This card is made extra special due to the Ever Eden Cotton Paper that was used to highlight the beautiful pattern from the Ever Eden Designer Series Paper.

This Cotton Paper is really quite cool to work with, one side has more of a sheen than the other and when torn like I have here it gives you another texture. Why not check out my Video Tutorial?

One Sheet Wonder Eden’s Garden Lay Out #3 Video Tutorial

And of course, a printable PDF too.

Eden’s Garden One Sheet Wonder Lay Out #3 Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow for Lay Out #4, our 4th and final card for this One Sheet Wonder Template.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997),Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Eden’s Garden One Sheet Wonder Lay Out #2 Tutorial

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Yesterday I shared with you a fun One Sheet Wonder Template using the Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper and as promised here is the Lay Out #2 Card Tutorial.

A portrait layout with rich Gold Shimmer Vellum. I love the translucent look of this vellum, it is simply gorgeous. But it is part of the Retirement List so it’s while supplies last so you’ll want to stock up on this elegant crafting option.

This card is quick and easy and if you follow my One Sheet Wonder 6×6 Cutting Guide Template #1 Video Tutorial. You can see it HERE.

One Sheet Wonder Eden’s Garden Lay Out #2 Video Tutorial

One Sheet Wonder Template #1 – Eden’s Garden Lay Out #2 Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And then stop back by tomorrow for Lay Out #3 and another fun tutorial using this One Sheet Wonder Template!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997),Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Eden’s Garden & the One Sheet Wonder

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Starting today I’ll be sharing with you a fun One Sheet Wonder project. My One Sheet Wonder Template #1 will help you create 4 quick and easy cards using the lovely Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper and Eden’s Garden stamp set. Here is a quick peek at all 4 cards.

I’ve created video tutorials and pdfs for each of these projects that I’ll be sharing with you so make sure you come back each day this week to see them all. I know you wont to miss out on this wonderful Collection that is only available until January 3rd or while supplies last.

First the Cutting Guide – I’ve created a quick video sharing how to cut your 6×6 piece of Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper.

ONE SHEET WONDER CUTTING GUIDE – TEMPLATE #1 VIDEO TUTORIAL

along with a PDF for you too. This template not only includes the cutting guide but also the 4 layouts in one place.

One Sheet Wonder 6×6 Cutting Guide Template #1 PDF

Once you have your pieces cut why not start creating with the Lay Out #1? Here is the card and a quick another video tutorial for you today along with the card’s printable PDF.

EDEN’S GARDEN ONE SHEET WONDER LAYOUT #1 VIDEO TUTORIAL

EDEN’S GARDEN ONE SHEET WONDER LAY OUT #1 CARD TUTORIAL PDF

Enjoy! and then stop back tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another card and tutorial with you this time for Lay Out #2

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997), Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Eden’s Garden Home Décor Wreath Video Tutorial

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Yesterday I had my Annual Holiday Luncheon with my Team and I couldn’t resist sharing this fun home décor item that I made using the Eden’s Garden Collection 160849. When I saw the flyer with the lovely wreath I knew I wanted to make one too. The Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper (159996) and Garden Gems (159277) are simply breath taking! So I stocked up so I can make tons of these and coordinating projects for gifts.

Here is my take on this lovely little gift, perfect for holiday gift giving.

I really like the 3D effect that this wreath has as I removed the glass from from frame and used tons of Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals between the layers.

Want to see how I made mine? Here is a Video Tutorial for you.

Eden’s Garden Home Decor Wreath Video Tutorial

And how about a PDF with measurements and a complete supply list? I’ve got a link included in the PDF for the 6×6 White Frame that I used.

Eden’s Garden Home Décor Wreath (printable) PDF

And did you know that the Eden’s Garden Collection (160849) is a special Sneak Peek at one of the Bundles (157832) inside the upcoming January – June MINI Catalog? For a limited time not only can you get this beautiful bundle but you can get an exclusive limited time Eden’s Evergreen Collection (160849)!! Yep, and the collection items are only available until January 3rd, 2022 or while the supplies last. So you’ll want to be sure to order yours today while with have FREE Shipping!

Here is the flyer with all the items in the Collection for your easy reference

Remember of FREE Shipping is for just 24 Hours and then it will be gone! So why not get yourself a little gift and order yours today?

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (159996)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831) and Garden Gems (159277)

Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Mini Catalog Last Chance List

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It’s starts on Wednesday, December 1st

We are visual folks, right? So let me walk you through the Mini and I’ll help you mark the items that are retiring on January 3rd so you have a quick easy visual so you can see things at a glance while you create your shopping list for Tuesday!  

  Here is what you’ll want to have:  

  • Highlighters
  • Printed lists (see the links below to print them off if desired)
  • A comfy place with space to spread out

If you’d like to print the list to have while we mark our catalogs, I’ve provided them in the links below.  

  • Retirement List PDF

Then Shop with me Online

What do I need to know To Get My FREE Gift? Make sure that you are shopping with me    You’ll find my name, Jini Merck in the bar across the top of the screen or you can choose me while checking out.  

When you shop with me you’ll continue to receive free catalogs and promotions, etc you can use the always use my Host Code.  

Use Host Code TUK3SXFD to receive your gift

Or Email me your Order

Don’t want to wait till Wednesday? Simply email me [email protected] with your shopping list and payment method and I’ll place your order for you.   

Please note that after I receive your email I’ll contact you to confirm your order, so please include the best phone number to call you when you send the email.

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Here’s the final Nuts About Squirrels Tutorial in my Step It Up Series

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Today’s card is the last and final card in my Step It Up Series using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set. The addition of the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper adds a wonderful pop of color and texture that ties everything together nicely. I’ve deviated a bit from the Mini Catalog design, but that is one of the fun parts about stamping.

I’ve also changed up the sentiments in this Series so that I could show you all the great sentiments in the set.

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #3 Video Tutorial

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #3 Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nuts About Squirrels (156475)

Inks: Early Espresso (147114), Pumpkin Pie (147086), Old Olive (147090), Crushed Curry (147087), Cajun Craze (147085), and Sahara Sand Classic Ink (147117)

Paper: Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper (155841), Cajun Craze (119684), Old Olive (10702), Crushed Curry (131199),and Very Vanilla Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Banners Pick a Punch (153608) and Meadow Moments Embossing Folder (153126)

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