Cards and Crafts with Melissa

Hello my fellow crafters! Here is my most recent project September 2016 Paper Pumpkin. These are going to my daughter's dance team.  Paper Pumpkin is a crafters subscription box by Stampin' Up. It contains everything (minus paper snips) that you need to create a project in about 30 minutes. "Creativity in a box". If you are interested in subscribing visit my website  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissahanson/  

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't posted in a little while, my family and I went on vacation to Disney World and then to see our son graduate from his MOS school in the Marines. Here is one of my FAVORITE holiday dies, the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die. Item # 135853 $33.00. http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissahanson/catalogs I used very vanilla card stock Item #101650 and scraps of fall colors. In the spirit of fall, even though it's 90 degrees here in Texas, here is my scarecrow treat box I made at a scrapbook and stamping retreat.  You can fit a mini M&M and Skittles bag and some small candy in there.  My nephews love these treat boxes. I will make more for the holidays and post them. The ideas are endless. Pinterest has a lot of great ideas of how to use this versatile die.

Hi everyone! Having a designated craft space became a priority to me as soon as I began crafting. We have moved 2 times since I became a Stampin' Up Demonstrator.  I also dabble in a few other crafts like sewing and I love to use my Cricut to make different vinyl projects and iron-on projects. Here are a few pictures of my craft room. I was very fortunate to find some great deals at the IKEA in Austin. This space also doubles as my office. I do some work from home to avoid extra long nights at work and I am going to college to get my degree in graphic design.  I would love to see your craft room too. Mel

HAPPY OCTOBER !!! Today is World Card Making Day so don't forget to be a little creative, especially today. Celebrate with 25% off of select item October 1-5.  Here are a few cards I made recently.  You can purchase any of these items on my Stampin' Up demonstrators website: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissahanson/ Stamp set: Basket of Wishes Item #142200 $17.00 Copper Foil Sheets #142020 $4.00 Early Espresso Card stock  #102128 Stamp set: Cookie Cutter Halloween Item #142252 $17.00 Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper Item #142022 $13.00 Cookie Cutter Builder Punch Item #140396 $18.00 Stamp Set: Butterfly Basics Item #137154 $24.00 Butterfly Thinlits Item #137360 $25.00 Stamp Set: Butterfly Basics Item #137154 $24.00 Butterfly Thinlits Item #137360 $25.00