Cards and Crafts with Melissa

Some days I struggle finding the right sentiment for a card I am working on. Today, as I was cleaning up my craft room and decided to finish some cards from past kits and some scraps I had laying around. I also used the ink spots I received from the Paper Pumpkin kits. Here is the link to view the past Paper Pumpkin kits: https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=102600 Simple Christmas Card using Memories and More Petal Garden Pack Item #144208,  Emerald Envy CS#141415, Real Red CS #102482 The butterfly is from a retired kit. I stamped in Crushed Curry Ink #131173 The anchor on this card is from Guy Greetings #137178. The DSP is retired.  This entire card besides the sentiment is from the retired card kit. Trying to find a way to use these gold hearts was challenging. The gold strip is also from the retired card kit. This card was so fun to make. This is how I store my Paper Pumpkin Stamp sets.  I hope you all enjoye...

I'm sorry I didn't post Thursday, my daughter had some great news and we had to do come planning for upcoming events then Friday she was accepted to college. So I was a little preoccupied. The last video was posted on Thursday and it did not disappoint! Then I got to see the catalog!! I am so excited! The Christmas stamp sets are so wonderful! There are a few fall sets, that will be versatile throughout the year.  The Halloween sets are so fun and there is a die that is so great! It is on trend and perfect for so many things other than Halloween.  I am going to reread the SU policy on posting the cover of the catalog. I am sure I have to wait, but I will do a preorder and you will see what I create from the sets I order and will share them here. And stay tuned Tuesday there is an announcement that you won't want to miss. Mel

Yesterday I was able to watch the Holiday Catalog Preview as soon as it was released, but not today. 🙁. I had a meeting then the rest of the work day was crazy. So as soon as I got home from work I watched the video and I was impressed again today. This preview had one fall themed suite and one Halloween suite. The embellishments were fabulous! I will update you all with the review of the next preview tomorrow. Mel

I am the first to admit that having a smart phone I really didn't think I needed a planner like I did when the kids were younger. I had a "Mommy Planner" beginning 2005. It was instrumental in keeping track of my kids reoccurring doctor appointments and school activities.  Now, as two of my kids are out of the house and adults and my daughter is now a Senior in high school the planner not only keeps track of my appointments but it is also a "living scrapbook".  I use my Cannon Selphy printer to print all of my favorite pictures from the month.  I just ordered my planner in June so I decided to begin it in July.  The advantage of a planner like Love Today Planner Kit is that you can customize it beginning in whatever month you wish. So if you want to begin it for the school year you can, or be traditional and begin it in January. Here are some pictures of how I have customized my planner. If you are interested in purchasing the planner you can do so at this lin...

I wanted to share my excitement with you all.  Today Stampin' Up gave us a sneak peak to the Holiday Catalog! The video showed one suite from the catalog and it is amazing!  I cannot wait to share the great creations we can make from the new products with you once I get my order in.  The next two days there will be two more sneak peaks us demonstrators get to watch and the full catalog Thursday. I am not one who gets super excited about Christmas when it is still 100 degrees outside but this year Stampin' Up has helped me catch the excitement train. Mel

July 2017 Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin. This month's Paper Pumpkin is so cute and fun! There are flowers and mountains in pastel colors. There are two rolls of washi tape and some wooden elements.  I did this month's Paper Pumpkin in a little over an hour. Remember if you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin you can at my website: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us?utm_source=olo&utm_medium=O4-ad&utm_campaign=new-olo-homepage Take care! Mel

Paper Pumpkin June 2017 https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=102600  This is one of my all time favorite Paper Pumpkins! The name, One in a Melon, the cards and bags can be summed up as Summer in a box! I will admit the leaf stickers were a little difficult to get off, but putting the cards together were easy.  Two ink spots Melon Mambo and Emerald Envy.  Oh and Stampin' Up added a ruler to the instructions! How fun!  If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin there are several different options.  A monthly subscription you can purchase monthly, or just give it a one time try.  You can cancel any time.  There are also prepaid subscriptions with 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time. Just click here https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=102600

Cards and boxes from the Stampin' Up Catalog 2017-2018 Here are some cards and box I have created from the new catalog. Unfortunately, the Daisy Delight Bundle is so popular and the daisy punch is not currently available. Hopefully it will be available in early August.  If you have any questions and want any information please feel free to contact me.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  Daisy Delight Bundle Daisy Delight Bundle  Daisy Delight Bundle Ribbon of Courage Daisy Delight Bundle Color Theory Memories & More Item #144210 Birthday Delivery Bundle Item #145294 Wood Words Item # 143928 Floral Statements Item #144701 Thoughts and Prayers Item #127805 Dragonfly Dreams Item  #142924 and Hardwood Item #133035 & Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Item #142749 Guy Greetings Item #137178 Window Shopping Item # 143265 Window Box Thinlits Item # 142762

Hi everyone! Bonus Days are back. Click on my link to shop and get your coupon.  Next month there will be a preorder to a stamp set. I am so excited about this set and will be ordering it next week.  I have some cards I will post them tonight too. As always if you have any questions on need any information.  Melissa