Mini Berry Basket Blessing Mix

I love to give Blessing Mix to friends and family for Thanksgiving. It’s a great little snack and I love this poem I found years ago when I first started stamping that I always attach to the treat.

Blessing Mix Mini Berry Basket (1)

I created a Mini Berry Basket to hold this year’s Blessing Mix and if you’d like to learn how I made it you can CLICK HERE to see my Mini Berry Basket Video Tutorial.

Great news the 1/8″ Circle Punch (134365) and the Berry Basket Die (137366) is part of our Online Extravaganza that is starting today – So you can save too!!! As always I’ve posted a complete supply list below for your convenience.

Want the poem? Here you go!

Blessing Mix

The Bugles are a symbol of the Cornucopia, a horn of plenty.

The Pretzels represent arms folded in Thanks & Prayer.

The Candy Corn reminds us that during the first winter,

Food was so scarce that settlers survived on just a few kernels of corn per day.

The Fruit is a reminder that Thanksgiving is the celebration of the harvest.

The Peanuts represent seeds, the potential of the bounteous

harvest of the next season if they are planted & well tended

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Today starts an awesome ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA! Only ONE week!
November 23th-30th

LOTS of current items are on deep discounts! Today ONLY there is a Flash Sale on Designer Series Paper – Buy 3 get one FREE!

The list is so long you’ll want to print it! Click HERE  for a printable PDF

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: A Little Something (139827)

Paper: Into the Woods Designer Series Paper (139586), Early Espresso (119686), Old Olive (100702), and Very Vanilla card stock (101650)

Accessories: Berry Basket Die (137366), Early Espresso and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write Markers, Gusseted Cellophane Bags (133770), Into The Woods 3/8″ Cotton Ribbon (139612), Linen Thread (104199), 1/8″ Circle Punch (134365), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 1/2″ Circle Punch (138299) and 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850)

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Weekly Deals November 17 2015

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Online Extravaganza Starts tomorrow!!!!

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Whoo hoo! It’s that time of year – and Stampin’ Up! is giving us some great deals including door busters! But you’ll want to hurry since supplies are limited on some products and will only be available while supplies last.

See the Savings Now!
Here are the details:
  • Dates: November 23-30, 2015
  • Two 24-hour flash sales for specific products will happen during this promotion: one on November 23 and one on November 30.
  • Past Paper Pumpkin kits and kit refills in Online Extravaganza are available for purchase by subscribers and non-subscribers.
  • You must use Bundle item codes provided for Online Extravaganza. Discounts will not be applied if individual component item numbers are entered separately. Bundles featured in Online Extravaganza will exist only during Online Extravaganza.
  • There is no minimum purchase necessary for Online Extravaganza. Discounts will range from 20 to 50 percent.
  • Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
  • All order types (customer and online) qualify for the Online Extravaganza discounted items and bundles.
  • Deadline
    • Online must be placed by Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:50 PM (MT)

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Click HERE for a printable PDF copy of the Online Extravaganza items

Use Hostess Code VWW6KJ9F and get a FREE gift from me with a qualifying purchase of $35 or more!!!
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Online Extravaganza Ends Today!

Oh no, it’s the last day of our Online Extravaganza!  Have you gotten everything you wanted? If not or if you haven’t taken the time to look at all the fantastic deals here is you’re last change. So sit back and take a look at today’s special door busters! What a great time to take advantage of our 20% – 50% discount and get the things on your wish list or a gift for someone else.

Here are today’s limited time door busters:

Wednesday, November 28th, midnight until 11:50 p.m. (MT)

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118941 Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)

$66.95

$53.56

7

120279 Clear Block Storage Caddy

$16.95

$13.56

175

109127 Stack & Store Caddy

$34.95

$27.96

 

There are too many items to list so you can click HERE to see the entire list in a printable PDF!

If you’ve wanted our wonderful Clear Blocks or our Storage Caddy you can get yours today and for today only for 20% OFF!

Why not sit back, have a cup of coffee and make your list of Online Extravaganza items before it’s too late.  Want Worry free shopping?  Place your order directly with me by phone (706 754-7124) or email ([email protected]) as soon as you finalize your list and I’ll take care of the details for you to make sure you get the best deals!

Let me know if you have any questions!

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Get a FREE download – For You From Us Designer Template

Its download Tuesday and you know what that means – NEW downloads for MDS2! With the special Online Extravaganza Sale going on right now MDS2 is 50% OFF – so what are you waiting for?

I love this first NEW download Reindeer Games Designer Template (item #132683 $3.95) – it’s a hoot and reminds me of my brother-in-law who used to decorate his for Christmas every year. He has been gone now about 8 years but my kids were small back then and it would always tickle them to see the deer decorated when we went to visit their Uncle Jerry.

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Jingle and Joy Kit (item #132793 $11.95) is the second NEW download available. It’s got some wonderful DSP included – don’t you love the colors?

Ornamental Christmas Postcard Template (item #132794 $2.95) a quick and easy way to do your Christmas cards – and it even doubles as an ornament!

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FREE For You From Us Designer Template (item #132810 – that’s right it’s FREE!) Just add your item number to your order and download it for FREE!

FREE For You From Us Designer Template

How great is that and it coordinates with the To You From Me Designer Template item #132811 which is just $3.95.

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Isn’t MDS2 great it makes things so quick and easy!

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We celebrated ours late but we enjoyed our family time. My daughter was a huge help with the decorating this weekend so I thought I’d post a picture. We finally finished putting the last ornament on the tree yesterday. There are wonderful memories connected with each ornament that we reminisce about as we hang them on the tree. Now we can sit back and enjoy it. How about you – do you have special traditions with your family that you enjoy this time of year?

Christmas Tree

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Punches, Punches, & More Punches, Oh My!

Do you love punches the way I do? Did you know that we have 6 great punches on our Online Extravaganza Sale list and they are 30% OFF? Punches make things sooo quick and easy and are a lot of fun to use.

So today I thought I would share with you some cards using some of the punches on sale during the Online Extravaganza.

This first group uses the Decorative Label Punch (item #120907) on sale for just $11.87

Beautiful Season

And this one uses not only our Decorative Label Punch but the Be Of Good Cheer DSP (item#126896) too which is also included in the Online Extravaganza Sale!

Word Play

This next card uses our 1″ Square Punch (item # 124094) on sale for $11.17.

Jolly Bingo Bits

The Petite Pennants Punch (item #122361) is available for $11.87.

Party this Way

And did you know you can get the coordinating stamp set and wheel in a bundle during the Online Extravaganza? Here is a great card made with the Pennant Parade Stamp Set.  You can click HERE to see more information about this card in an earlier post.

Pennant Parade

And last but not least the Cupcake Punch (item # 121807) is a fun punch and you can make a lot of cute things with it.  How about clouds or even purses to just name a couple of fun ideas!

Create a Cupcake

You can click HERE for more information on this card from my earlier post.

So why not check out the Online Extravaganza going on now before you miss out on your favorite items. Place your order directly online or with me which ever suits your fancy.

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It’s Snow Much Fun

Snow Much Fun is such a great stamp set don’t you think? After all who doesn’t like snowmen?

Snow Much Fun

Here are some great cards that were made using the Snow Much Fun stamp set that I’ve shared with you in the past. You can click HERE and HERE to see the original posts.

Snow Much Fun

Did you know that the Snow Much Fun Stamp Set (item # 122560/122562) is part of our 50% OFF Online Extravaganza offerings?  So if you’ve had this stamp set on your wish list now is a great time to order it. You can click HERE to see more about our Online Extravaganza.

Want Worry free shopping?  Place your order directly with me by phone (706 754-7124) or email ([email protected]) as soon as you finalize your list and I’ll take care of the details for you to make sure you get the best deals! But hurry and get it to me as soon as you can so you don’t miss the Wednesday’s Online Extravaganza door busters!

 

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You Are Loved

You Are Loved – It’s not just for Valentine’s Day.

Did you notice that the You Are Loved Stamp Set (item # 123777/123779) is on our 50% OFF Online Extravaganza list? Well it is along with some other fantastic items. If you haven’t checked out my Online Extravaganza why not so do today our sale runs through Wednesday, November 28th! (You can click HERE to see my original post about the Online Extravaganza and to get a complete list of items in a PDF.

Here is a great card that I made using the You Are Loved Stamp Set during a Stampin’ Up! event. Don’t you love the fall colors?

You are Loved

And here is a special little card that is sure to bring a smile to a loved one’s face – just letting them know how special they are. This one includes our Decorative Label Punch also included in the Online Extravaganza list.

You Are Loved

So why not take a few moments and check out all the Online Extravaganza offerings? During my Black Friday and Cyber Monday Promotion not only will you get the products you love you’ll also get a FREE Festive Holiday Treat Kit! (Click HERE for more details on my Black Friday and Cyber Monday Promotion)

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Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

Festive Holiday Treat Kit

As I mentioned in Wednesday’s post in honor of Black Friday and Cyber Monday I’m offering you my Festive Holiday Treat Kit when you place an order with me! (Click HERE to see post and details on how to earn your free kits!)  Don’t forget that my Online Extravaganza items are up to 50% off and can be included in your order too! (My Black Friday and Cyber Monday Promotion ends Monday at Midnight.)

Want Worry free shopping?  Place your order directly with me by phone (706 754-7124) or email ([email protected]) as soon as you finalize your list and I’ll take care of the details for you to make sure you get the best deals! But hurry and get it to me as soon as you can so you don’t miss the Online Extravaganza door busters!

Here is the Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial that I promised on Wednesday so you can see just how fun these are to make.

 

Festive Holiday Treat Tutorial

Gather the following Supplies:

Simply Scored Tool

Festive Collection Framelits

Tiny Tags Stamp Set

Jewelry Tag

Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set

Holiday Ornaments Framelits

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink

Early Espresso Classic Ink

Lucky Limeade Classic ink

1/16″ Handheld Circle Punch

Crop-a-Dile

Candy of your choice

 

Here’s the Dimensions:

Cherry Cobbler CS: 4″ x 10″

Very Vanilla CS:  3″ x 4″

Festival of Prints DSP: 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” and 3 ¾” x ¾”

Very Vanilla ½” Seam Binding Ribbon: 12″

Linen Thread: 6″

4″ x 6″ Cello Bag

 

1. Lay the longest edge of the card stock against the top of your Simply Scored Tool and score at the 1″, 5″, 5 ½”, and 6″ marks. Fold on the score lines. (Use the 3 score lines to create a W shape.)

2. Take your Holiday Collection Framelits and center it about ½” up from the bottom of the DSP.  You can use a Post-it Note® to hold it in place. Run it though the Big Shot. Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

3. Attach the DSP to the CS with Snail. Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

4. Place the Holiday Collection Framelits back in the same place and run it through the Big Shot to cut the CS. Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

5. Attach the small piece of DSP to the CS to create the top flap. Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

6. Take a small Cello Bag and trim it down to 4 ½”  using your Personal Paper Trimmer.

7. Place your treat into the Cello Bag. (I used 6 nuggets in mine. Your favoite candy is great. Of course it’s always a good idea to make sure it tastes good, right?)

8. Place the Cello Bag into your treat holder as shown lining the top of the Cello Bag right below the 1″ score line. Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

9. Bring the front up to cover the Cello Bag. Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

10. Fold the top down and using the Crop-a-dile punch two holes about 1″ apart and about 1 ½” from each side. Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

11. Thread 12″ of Ribbon through the two holes to hold everything together.  Set aside.

Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

12. Create your tags by stamping small images from the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set onto Very Vanilla CS (I used Cherry Cobbler) and cut them out using the coordinating Ornament Framelits.

13. Stamp tags using Tiny Tags stamp set (I used Lucky Limeade and Early Espresso) and punch out using TJewlery Tag Punch.

14. Punch holes in tags and ornament using 1/16″ Circle Punch.

15. Thread the Linen Thread through holes and tie ends into a knot.

16. Place finished tags onto ribbon and finish by tying ribbon into a bow.

You’re finished!

Your Festive Holiday Treat Kit will contain all the items that you will need to create this great little holiday gift along with a special Tutorial you’ll receive by email.

Your Festive Holiday Treat Kit includes:

  • Card Stock
  • Designer Series Paper
  • 4″ x 6″ Cello Bag
  • 12” Ribbon
  • 6” Linen Thread
  • Kits do not include candy
  • (*Kit colors and supplies may vary)

Remember Kits will be included with your order or if you live out of the area they will be mailed by USPS starting on December 5th.

 

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Come to Bethlehem is 50% OFF!

Come to Bethlehem

Come to Bethlehem is a wonderful stamp set to use for your holiday cards. The silhouette image makes such an elegant card. You can click HERE to see my original post for this card with more details.

Come to Bethlehem (item #118732/120591) is one of our stamp sets that Stampin’ Up! is offering during our Online Extravaganza and it’s 50% off!  So now you can get your in time for this holiday season.

Order during my Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion and you’ll also get one of my Festive Holiday Treat Kits. You can see more details HERE.

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Blessing Mix Box

Turkey Day is this week – can you believe it? It’s really snuck up on me. Since I’ve wanted to share this great Blessing Mix Box with you that my friend JoAnn gave me recently I figured today would be a great day for it.

I don’t know about you but I love to give out little gifts to family and friends and so I am planning on making a bunch of these this week. JoAnn used our wonderful Kraft Gift Box (item #124106) which is currently on sale this week during our Online Extravaganza for just $2.07 for a package of 4 and our Brights Designer Buttons (#119747) also available during the Online Extravaganza for just $6.27.  So it’s a great time to get yours.

Inside JoAnn placed all the goodies described in the poem into one of our cello bags and tied it up with a ribbon.

Want to make some of these Blessing Mix Boxes for your family and friends? Here is the poem for you to use.

Blessing Mix

The Bugles are a symbol of the Cornucopia, a horn of plenty.

The Pretzels represent arms folding in Thanks & Prayer.

The Candy Corn reminds us that during the first winter, the pilgrims were allowed only five kernels of corn per day because the food was scarce.

The Fruit is a reminder that Thanksgiving is the celebration of the harvest.

The Peanuts represent seeds, the potential of the bounteous harvest of the next season if they are planted & well tended.

Have fun!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: French Foliage

Inks: Cajun Craze and Midnight Muse

Paper: Comfort Café DSP, and More Mustard, Summer Starfruit, Cajun Craze, and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Kraft Gift Box, Brights Designer Buttons, Early Espresso Baker’s Twine, and Stampin’ Sponge

 

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