If you lose your way while hopping, you can scroll down and see the list of hoppers! Did you just come from Chery's blog? Wasn't her projects amazing!!! Be sure to continue to Anne Marie's after you finish!

Today I am certainly taking advantage of the anything goes theme with a little Christmas in July!! It's never to early to start planning cards and gift packing! I have prepared for you a Christmas card and a little treat bag. I found these adorable bags at Walmart on clearance! They a good size!!! The rest of products used are all current through Stampin UP.
I used the Dashing Deer Stamp set from Stampin Up on both the giftbag and card.
I stamped the deer in Shaded Spruce, the greeting in Real Red and I colored the little holly strip with Real Red and Shaded Spruce markers and cut this out using the Layering Circles dies.
I wrapped the bag in the Poppy Parade Textured Weave Ribbon and finished it with a bow!

For the card I added the matching Detailed Deer dies and cut out a deer. The card base is Shaded Spruce layered with Whisper White. I used the Layering Squares dies to cut out the 2 squares. I also stamped a deer in Real Red and cut it out with the matching die.  I used the Woodland Embossing Folder and embossed on a piece of vellum and then sponged over the images with Sahara Sand ink. I also added a little Wink of Stella over the trees to make them glitter, unfortunately you can't see it in the pictures!.

I hope you enjoyed the projects I have prepared for you! I'd love to hear what you think, so please be sure to leave a comment below! 
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Happy Stampin
Happy Christmas in July!
​Steph

Why is hosting a party always so exciting???? It's thrill of gathering friends and family together to share something you love and....well earn some things for free!! 
Stampin Up is offing and exciting incentive ….Dashing Along Host Promotion

Hosting a holiday event is always fun—and we’ve made it even more delightful with our exciting Dashing Along Host Promotion. If you host a party with $250 in sales from September 1–30, you'll earn our FREE, exclusive Dashing Along Designer Series Paper.

So why is this paper so exciting to get??? Because you won't find it anywhere in the Stampin Up catalogs!! That's right it's exclusive to this offer! But....what makes it sooo much more exclusive and exciting is;  Not only does the paper pack coordinate with the Dashing Deer bundle in the Holiday catalog, but it is how the Dashing Along Designer Series Paper was created!
To create our exclusive Dashing Along Designer Series Paper, we decided to use a mix of old favorites and new patterns to bring you, our hosts, beautiful, traditional Christmas paper. This collection of patterns has an eclectic feel and is perfect for layering, and while the newsprint design isn’t Christmas-themed, we selected it for its versatility and popularity with our Stampin Up families. We hope you’ll love this Designer Series Paper as much as we do, and remember, it’s available for a limited time only!

WOW how amazing does this paper sound??? 

So how can you get your hands on it???

Host Promotion Details

• Host a workshop will me during, September 1–30
• Dashing Along Designer Series Paper is exclusive to the host promotion and will not be available after September 30.
• Have a qualifying party (order) of $250 before taxes and shipping.
• One package of Designer Series Paper may be redeemed per qualifying order, with no limit on how many packages of Designer Series Paper can be earned.
• Demonstrator, Customer, Workshop, and online orders qualify.
• Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be redeemed using Stampin’ Rewards. Customers will receive this FREE gift with a qualifying order in addition to any Stampin’ Rewards they may earn.
• Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be exchanged for other paper.

Sounds great right???
Be sure to contact me today to schedule your event and we can customize to suit your needs
Happy Stampin 
​Steph

For this week card club I decided to get in the holiday spirit. Normally my card club consist of 4 cards, 2 each design. But instead I've included 2 notecards, 2 gift card holders and 8 coordinating tags all projects use the DSP Home for Christmas

So I've had several requests to post the instructions for the notebook set I posted a few days back.

So here you go, it's very simple:

Notebook: You will need 1 sheet of card stock 8 1/2 x 11. With the 11" side on the top score at 5 1/4" and 5 3/4". Fold on the score lines.
To create the pocket on the inside, cut a piece of card stock to 6 1/2 x 4 3/4. Score at 1/2" & 3/4" on 3 sides. Fold on the score lines, you will need to cut up to the 3/4" score lines at the bottom of you pocket. Use a strong adhesive to glue to inside left of the cover. The pocket will measure 5 x 4 when done.
On the inside right you can glue the 5x8 notepad.
Depending on how you choose to decorate the front cover is up to you.

Tealight box:
You will need to cut 2 pieces of card stock for base 4 3/8" x 4 3/8" & for the lid 4 7/16" x 4 7/16"
Using the Simply Scored scoring tool, Score st 5/8" on all 4 sides of the base and lid.
To create the hinge on the lid. Take the lid piece and score at 2" down to the 5/8" mark. Turn it over and make sure the 2" scored line you made, lines up to the 2" mark on the left side of your simply scored tool. Now on the top measurements score at 2" again down to the 5/8" mark.
Fold on all score lines on base and lid. You do not need to fold the 2" scored lines.

Before you assemble, cut the circle opening with the Circle Framelits on the lid. I then too a pieces of the window sheet and cut the next size up with the frame,it and glued it on the inside.
I took a piece of DSP cut it to 3x3. Cut a circle (slighter bigger than the size on the lid) and adhere on top.
Take lid and a ruler and line up the edge to the 2" marks and using a stylus or bone folder score a diagonal line.
Cut up on score lines to create the box. Also cut up the 2" lines and fold the diagonal opposite this will hinge the box. Assemble the lid and base.
You then want to glue that corner piece onto the card base.
I punched the bow using the Bow maker punch with same card stock and used reverse side.

Today I finalized my Christmas card design. I'm so happy! Once I figured out what I wanted to do I was on a roll. I'll give a sneak peak, but you'll have to wait for Christmas to see the cards. I will share that I used the Home for Christmas DSP. Love this paper!! I prepped as much as I could and stamped enough for 100 cards. But I had to place an order for supplies. I can't wait for the order to come in so I can keep going. Just need to print out our family picture. And when it's all prepped, assembled! Wah-la!!! Definitely feeling accomplished today!

It's been awhile since I've had an opportunity to blog. Unfortunately juggling different projects sometimes gets in the way. But, no worries, I've been busy Stampin, creating projects and scheduling events. Be sure to check out my Facebook page or Stampin Up website to see what's going on.

Come on by to my Stamp-A-Stack. I have several dates schedule so check it out!!!!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year when we get to run around preparing for the holidays. Why not get a head start on some handmade cards. What's better than receiving a handmade card in the mail???
Join me on my first Holiday Stamp a Stack. Make as many cards you would like. These cards are quick easy. A quick stamping and you're ready for assembly. You will be able to choose from 2 designs.

The more you make the cheaper they will be. Cards will include envelopes.
For every 10 more you make, you will save 10% off.
50 or more cards save 20% off
100 or more save 30% (that's crazy, under .90 per card)

Cost of cards 20 for $25
30 for $33.75
40 for $45
50 for $50

Please let me know at time of RSVP roughly how many cards you think you might make.
Please make sure to RSVP on time do I can have the materials ready for you!!

Hope to see you there!!
Happy Stampin
Steph