Gnome for Halloween

Posted on October 7, 2020 by

Gnome for Halloween

Welcome back, my Crafty Friends! I want to thank all of you for your wonderful messages of support this week. Shortly after my blog posted Monday morning, my dad passed quietly and peacefully away. He just took a last breath, and then … didn’t. I know my dad is in a much better place and is free from the worn out body that has betrayed him the past year. But while I’m happy for him, I am very sad for my family. I’m sad for my mom who lost the man who held her heart for 64+ years. I’m sad for my boys who followed him around like puppies, learning everything they could from him.  I’m sad for Amelia who never got to really know the amazing man that he was, because she only got to know him for six years – even though she loved him so much. And I’m devastated, because my Papa is gone and I’ll never again get to take advantage of his wisdom, or feel his arms around me when he hugged me, or ask his opinion on something, or hear him say, “God bless you,” when I left the house. But I know that one day we’ll be together again, as he is now with my younger brother who passed away 15 years ago. Lee was three years younger than me and four years younger than our older brother, so I guess letting him have Dad for himself for 30 years or so is fair. 

Because of the craziness (and sadness) that goes hand in hand with death, I haven’t had time to craft. So here’s an awesome card from my friend, downline,  and swap partner Sandy Moriarty. 

Gnome for the Holidays, Stampin' Up!

Don’t you love the Gnome for the Holidays Stamp Set from the August – December Stampin’ Up!® Mini Catalog? This is one that I thought I didn’t need, but now… Yeah. It’s going on my shopping list. I totally love those amazing gnomes (or is this members of ZZ Top?). Sandy was so clever to turn them into Halloween Pumpkin Gnomes instead of Christmas Gnomes. And how much do we love the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper? It works with so many of our fall/winter products. 

Sandy used oval dies to create the large pumpkin, and I love the little leaves around the pumpkin. She did an awesome job sponging and coloring the leaves.

I remember the first big event Sandy attended (over 10 years ago). She took pictures of everything and had so many questions. Now Sandy has passed me in her artistic ability. She totally amazes me with everything she creates, and she is so precise with her techniques. I am so proud of her – and I’m looking forward to celebrating her 10 years as a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator next month.

Don’t forget the Designer Series Paper (DSP) Promotion this month. You can enjoy a 15% discount on selected DSP packs through October 31. Stock up now!

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. Have a lovely day!

Product List
Gnome For The Holidays Cling Stamp Set (English)
[153322]
$19.00
Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[153527]
$11.50
Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
[152702]
$9.00
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Season of Thanks

Posted on October 5, 2020 by

Season of Thanks

Gather Together, Stampin' Up!

Happy Monday, my crafty friends! This has been a crazy few weeks. For those who don’t know, my dad has been in and out of the hospital this past year. After a stroke in the spring of 2019, and then a heart attack last fall, he bounced back and was doing really well last December. But he ended up with a sepsis infection after a routine dental procedure and was back in the hospital. They put him on a low sodium diet due to heart issues, and a short while later, he was back because his sodium was very low. Needless to say, it’s been a roller coaster ride!

His last trip to the hospital lasted 10 days, and they didn’t want him to get out of bed lest he should fall. This was probably wise, but 10 days in bed took its toll on him. He was very weak, and the nurses and doctors said he probably had about two weeks left. Mom and I met with the hospice representative, and we moved him there in February. One night was enough for my dad. When Mom asked what he wanted, he said, “I just want to go home.” Done. The next day, they moved him home – still under hospice (and Mom’s) care. He has done very well for eight months! And hospice has been wonderful. He had Occupational and Physical Therapy, visits from the therapy dog who looked very like my parents’ beloved Golden Retriever, music therapists, and more. Plus, they had caregivers who helped take care of Dad and Mom and became part of our family.

Two weeks ago, my dad took a turn for the worse, and the hospice nurse said he had probably one to two days. It’s been two weeks, and, although he is the “Comeback Kid,” we are all fairly confident that he’s in his last days. 

While “Season of Thanks” seems like a weird sentiment right now, I am so thankful for my dad’s amazing life. He and my mom have been through some really bad times, but they’ve always remained true to their faith in God, and they’ve always been victorious over their circumstances. If you’ve read my blogs for a while, you know that I adore and admire my parents. And while I am sad to think about losing my dad, it’s been even more sad watching my strong, fiercely independent father become totally dependent on others for everything. Soon he’ll be free from these “earthly bonds,” and I know he’s looking forward to seeing the face of God.

So I am thankful – For Dad’s life and for the impact his life has made on so many people, and for his example of love, faith, and compassion for others. I will miss him terribly, but I’m planning to spend as much time with him as I can – until I can’t. And even then, he will be forever in my heart.

Gather Together, Stampin' Up!

The Gather Together Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!® was the perfect stamp set for this card. We had planned a game day at our house with the kids this afternoon to celebrate Adrianna’s (Jon’s fiancée) birthday. After a text from Mom, I decided to head to the farm, but told the kids to go ahead and celebrate without me. Both of my boys texted, “Why don’t we all just go to Grandma & Granddaddy’s?” Do I have awesome kids, or what? We headed out for pizza and games, and it was so good for both of my parents to have “life” in the house. We were all gathering together. 

I embossed the Pear Pizzazz 4″ x 5-1/4″ layer using the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder. I stamped the leaf image from the Gather Together Stamp Set using Crushed Curry Classic Ink on Very Vanilla. I used the Stamparatus so I could add more color. After the first “stamping,” I colored the veins using Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Markers. I die-cut the leaves using the Gathered Leaves Dies (and even though these were a discounted bundle last year, the discount is back this year. You can still save 10% by bundling the Gather Together Stamp Set and Gathered Leaves Dies!) After I die-cut the leaves, I filled in the blank spots with Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends. 

I stamped the pumpkins in Crumb Cake Classic Ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock, then die cut with the Gathered Leaves Dies. Then I colored the pumpkins with Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends. 

Again on Very Vanilla Cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Gather Together Stamp Set using Old Olive Classic Ink. I die-cut the sentiment using the Stitched Rectangle Dies, then adhered the leaf with Stampin’ Seal on the Pear Pizzazz layer. Then I added the pumpkins and sentiment layers with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

I hope you think about you life and the lives of your loved ones and are thankful. And do Gather Together with family whenever you can. When we first got married, Mike used to say, “Your family gets together just because it’s Sunday. Or Groundhog’s Day. Or any weird holiday.” Yes, we did – and we still do. And now we are both grateful for that, because we have amazing memories.

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. Have an amazing day!

Product List
Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set
[150589]
$17.00
Gather Together Bundle
[153036]
$38.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$7.50
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
[147116]
$7.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
[147090]
$7.50
Regals Stampin' Write Markers
[147155]
$30.00
Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends
[147945]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144599]
$9.00
Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154922]
$9.00
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131201]
$8.75
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[105117]
$8.75
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101650]
$9.75
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
[152725]
$9.00
Gathered Leaves Dies
[150662]
$26.00
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Use Your Words Stamp Off Friday

Posted on October 2, 2020 by

Use Your Words Stamp Off Friday

Welcome to another Stamp Off Friday! This week, our challenge is to “Use Your Words.” Words take the spotlight this week.

When I was thinking about this blog post, I found this quote: “Good words are worth much, and cost little.” -George Herbert

After reading that, I decided to go with a “thankful” post. Because being thankful is a year-long thing, not just for Thanksgiving, right?

But still, it’s kind of a Thanksgiving post. As always, I didn’t choose a “traditional” color theme. I don’t usually go with pink, red, and white for Valentine’s Day. I shy away from red and green for Christmas. So for Thanksgiving, did I choose a fall color palette? Of course not. I went for the blues.

I used the Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper (DSP) for this card. It was supposed to be an “eclipse” card. You die-cut images or words from the paper, then add it back in with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Susan always says she isn’t good at vintage cards. Jackie is amazing at everything. My downfalls are “clean and simple” and eclipse cards. Apparently, I am horrible at eclipse cards, because when I tried to make this an eclipse card, the eclipse part was pretty invisible. So I changed the card a bit.

Here are the details.

I die-cut the letters G-I-V-E from the blue monochromatic design of the Flowers for Every Season DSP using the Playful Alphabet Dies. I also die-cut the word thanks from Night of Navy Cardstock.

I layered the 3-3/4″ x 5″ layer of DSP to a 4″ x 5-1/4″ Night of Navy Cardstock layer. Then I added the “thanks” to the card. I needed a little glitz, so I added a die-cut from the Forever Flourishing Dies in Silver Foil. Hmmmm. Not enough. I die-cut another image from the Forever Fourishing Dies using the Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper. Almost there. A few Basic Rhinestone Jewels completed the card. I added the DSP and Night of Navy layers to a Balmy Blue Cardstock card base.

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. Have a lovely day!

So right now I’m flying blind, because WordPress just updated the program to make it “easier.” (For my Princess Bride Fan Friends: You keep using that word. I don’t think it means what you think it means.) UGH! This is going to take some time to get used to. But while I’m trying to figure out how to use the update, please check out Susan’s and Jackie’s blogs today. I know they will have amazing projects to show you!

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Vintage Poinsettia Petals

Posted on September 30, 2020 by

Vintage Poinsettia Petals

Here’s another card we made at this month’s classes using the Poinsettia Petals Bundle from the August – December Mini Catalog from Stampin’ Up!®

Stampin' Up!, Poinsettia Petals

I started with a Merry Merlot card base, then added a layer of the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (DSP). Before I adhered it to the card base, I ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.

Next, I used my Stamparatus to stamp the poinsettia and the berries outline on Very Vanilla Cardstock using Soft Suede Classic Ink. Then I stamped the inside of the berries using Merry Merlot Classic Ink.

I stamped the greenery using Mossy Meadow, and then I cut the berries, poinsettia, and greenery using the Poinsettia Dies. I used Bumblebee and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Markers to add color to the flower center and pine cones.

The sentiment is stamped in Merry Merlot Classic Ink, then die-cut with the Stitched Rectangle Dies. Before I adhered everything to the card, I sponged all the pieces with Crumb Cake Classic Ink.

In my last post, I told you about Amelia’s Fun Run. She did an awesome job and was so cute. I wanted to take pictures, but it was hard because the sun was so bright. But – Mike took some great pictures.

I noticed that in every picture that she sees Mike taking, she poses. This is the first one at the beginning of the race. The course was a large square with four tents marking the course. The idea was to run from tent to tent in the square. Donors could pledge a certain amount per lap or they could give a flat donation. I gave a flat donation.

By the third lap, Miss Amelia changed the course. Instead of running around the square, she ran to the first tent, then halfway to the second tent. There was a medical tent in the middle of the course, so when she reached that, she ran diagonally back to her tent, effectively cutting out at least half of the course. It was so funny, and by the end of the heat, all of the Kinders and First Graders were following Amelia’s course.

The kids could either walk, run, skip, hop – whatever they wanted to do. Here are the first grade girls “silly walking.”

I love this school – The Independent School of Winchester. They have so many cool activities, and the kids are allowed to express their personalities in their uniform choices. Last year Amelia wore cat ears every day; this year, she’s a unicorn. It’s been a little harder this year to do the weekly field trips because of COVID-19, but they still have amazing activities planned every Friday.

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. Have a lovely day!

Product List

Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$27.00

Poinsettia Petals Bundle (English)

$56.50

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

$30.00

2020–2022 In Color Stampin' Write Marker Assortment

$15.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

$21.00

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

$10.00

Poinsettia Dies

$36.00

Stamping Sponges

$4.00

Poinsettia Petals, Stampin' Up!

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Poinsettia Petals with Poppy Parade

Posted on September 25, 2020 by

Poinsettia Petals with Poppy Parade

Happy Friday! I’m so excited to be able to go to Amelia’s school this afternoon for a “Fun Run” fundraiser. I don’t have to run, but I do get to cheer Amelia on. Although she loves to run, she has decided to skip instead of run today. At the end of the event, they’re having a popsicle dance party. She may be more interested in that than the actual Fun Run.

Meanwhile, here’s a card we made at our September Card Classes using the Poinsettia Petals Bundle from the Stampin’ Up!® August-December Mini Catalog.

Poinsettia Petals, Stampin' Up!

The Poinsettia Petals Bundle includes the Poinsettia Petals Stamp Set and coordinating Poinsettia Dies. Bundling them saves 10% over the cost of purchasing them separately.

For this card, I started with a Poppy Parade card base. It really makes the white poinsettia stand out, especially with the Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper (DSP). The fun thing about the Poinsettia Dies is there are dies that cut the petals and leaves, and dies that emboss the veins. With the new Magnetic Plate for the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, it was a cinch to cut and emboss all three of the Whisper White layers at one time. I did the same with the Just Jade layers, then cut the Copper Foil and Bumblebee pieces. So all of the die-cutting for this card was finished in just three passes through the machine. And I just realized I didn’t use the Poinsettia Petals Stamp Set (except for the inside sentiment), just the Poinsettia Dies. Still, you’re going to want the stamp set as well. Check in on Monday for a card that really does use the bundle!

All that was left was to glue everything together and adhere to the card. I added a little sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink under the flower. The inside sentiment, “May magic & wonder bloom this holiday,” is perfect to use with the poinsettia.

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. I hope your day is full of magic and wonder!

Product List

Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set

$36.00

Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$27.00

Poinsettia Petals Bundle (English)

$56.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Copper Foil Sheets

$5.00

Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.50

Poinsettia Dies

$36.00

Magnetic Cutting Plate

$24.00

Poinsettia Petals, Stampin' Up!

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Sparkly Snowflake Wishes

Posted on September 23, 2020 by

Sparkly Snowflake Wishes

Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Mike was shopping last week and sent me a photo. Christmas decorations were already on display. While it seemed a little early for premade decorations, I understand why crafters need supplies early. We need time to gather ideas, order our supplies, and then make the projects. So here’s a fun and simple holiday card idea.

Snowflake Wishes, Stampin' Up!

I love sparkle for the holidays. (Oh, I’m not fooling anyone. I love sparkle and shimmer all the time!) For this card, I started with a Highland Heather card base, then embossed a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Whisper White Cardstock with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder from the Stampin’ Up!® August-December Mini Catalog (ADMC).

The 2″ x 5-1/4″ Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper (DSP) is layered to a 2-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Coastal Cabana Cardstock. (Tip: to save paper, you can simply cut two 3/4″ x 5-1/4″ pieces of Coastal Cabana Cardstock and glue them to the back of the DSP.) Before I glued the DSP to the card stock, I stamped the sentiment from Poinsettia Petals in Highland Heather at the top.

I absolutely love the Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper, also in the ADMC. You get the gorgeousness and “wow” of glitter, but the sparkle isn’t not going to flake off and leave glitter all over your house. Or your husband and kids. I don’t mind the extra shimmer in my house, but Mike doesn’t always enjoy meeting clients with a sparkly face.

I die-cut a Balmy Blue Glimmer snowflake using the So Many Snowflakes Dies. These dies coordinate with the Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set, and, you guessed it, if you bundle the dies and stamp set, you’ll save 10%. I added the snowflake and some Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card.

So here’s a glitter story for you. I may have mentioned that Amelia has a dress that has a glittery skirt. She sent it home with me one day, because no one else will let her wear it because she leaves a trail of glitter.

We were playing “Beauty Shop,” and she was sitting in Mike’s desk chair. When she got up, we saw that the chair was covered in glitter. “Will Mike be mad?” Amelia asked me. Of course I assured her that he would never be mad at her, but maybe we could get some of the glitter off the chair. We did get most of it, and she had fun following him around after he got home to see if he had a glittery tush. My husband is a very good sport!

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. I hope your day sparkles!

Product List

Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$27.00

Snowflake Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set

$26.00

Snowflake Wishes Bundle (English)

$55.75

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper

$11.50

Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper

$5.00

Winter Snow Embossing Folder

$7.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

$5.00

So Many Snowflakes Dies

$36.00

Snowflake Wishes, Stampin' Up!

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24-Hour Stamp Sale

Posted on September 21, 2020 by

24-Hour Stamp Sale

Stampin' Up!, Stamp Sale

Welcome back, my friends! This is my second post today, but I had to share this news right away. If you’re just checking in, you can see my earlier post here after you read this awesome news.

Beginning at midnight (MT) on Wednesday, September 23, Stampin’ Up!® is offering a 15% discount on selected photopolymer and cling stamp sets. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. MT, so be ready to order early Wednesday. You don’t want to miss out on the savings.

Here are the sets that are discounted on Wednesday.

ITEM DESCRIPTION RETAIL PRICE DISCOUNT PRICE
143006 HIGH TIDE $26.00 $22.10
143462 MARÉE HAUTE $26.00 $22.10
146386 WATERFRONT $17.00 $14.45
147079 AU BORD DE L’EAU $17.00 $14.45
146519 SWIRLY FRAMES $21.00 $17.85
146676 MAKE A DIFFERENCE $27.00 $22.95
148193 FAIRE LA DIFFÉRENCE $27.00 $22.95
147678 COUNTRY HOME $21.00 $17.85
148433 MAISON DE CAMPAGNE $21.00 $17.85
148580 BUTTERFLY GALA $21.00 $17.85
149096 GALA DE PAPILLONS $21.00 $17.85
149229 BLOOM & GROW $26.00 $22.10
150310 S’ÉPANOUIR ET GRANDIR $26.00 $22.10
149237 FRIEND LIKE YOU $21.00 $17.85
150222 UNE AMITIÉ COMME LA NÔTRE $21.00 $17.85
149252 BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP $22.00 $18.70
149268 INSPIRING IRIS $21.00 $17.85
149379 FAMILY PARTY $22.00 $18.70
149418 PERFECTLY PLAID $17.00 $14.45
149438 HERE’S A CARD $22.00 $18.70
150168 VOICI UNE CARTE $22.00 $18.70
149450 FLORAL ESSENCE $17.00 $14.45
150205 ESSENCE FLORALE $17.00 $14.45
149452 TO A WILD ROSE $26.00 $22.10
150335 ROSE SAUVAGE $26.00 $22.10
150458 SNOWMAN SEASON $18.00 $15.30
150681 LA NEIGE PREND VIE $18.00 $15.30
150483 SNOW FRONT $22.00 $18.70
150508 TAGS TAGS TAGS $21.00 $17.85
150776 ÉTIQUETTES COQUETTES $21.00 $17.85
150513 ITTY BITTY CHRISTMAS $22.00 $18.70
150732 NOËL TOUT MINI $22.00 $18.70
150528 NATURE’S BEAUTY $21.00 $17.85
151345 DANDELION WISHES $20.00 $17.00
151513 GRACE’S GARDEN $18.00 $15.30
152215 JARDIN DE GRACE $18.00 $15.30
151518 UNDER MY UMBRELLA $16.00 $13.60
151906 SOUS MON PARAPLUIE $16.00 $13.60
151643 SPECIAL SOMEONE $17.00 $14.45
151650 MY MEADOW $21.00 $17.85
151666 DRESSED TO IMPRESS $18.00 $15.30
152370 JUSTE LA CLASSE $18.00 $15.30
152496 MOVING ALONG $17.00 $14.45
152897 JOYEUSE EXCURSION $17.00 $14.45
152500 A GRAND KID $21.00 $17.85
152847 CHERS PETITS-ENFANTS $21.00 $17.85
152509 COMFORT & HOPE $21.00 $17.85
152902 ESPOIR ET RÉCONFORT $21.00 $17.85
152512 RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME $22.00 $18.70
152533 HOORAY TO YOU $17.00 $14.45
152536 ZANY ZEBRAS $19.00 $16.15
152539 HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS $19.00 $16.15
152981 OCCASION DE CÉLÉBRER $19.00 $16.15
152544 LOYAL LEAVES $23.00 $19.55
152547 CAMOUFLAGE $17.00 $14.45
152550 WHISKEY BUSINESS $19.00 $16.15
152988 CATÉGORIE SUPÉRIEURE $19.00 $16.15
152553 CAMPOLOGY $22.00 $18.70
152556 STACKED STONE $17.00 $14.45
152578 MASSIVE THANKS $22.00 $18.70
152592 SENDING SUNSHINE $17.00 $14.45
153252 PLEIN DE SOLEIL $17.00 $14.45
152594 EMBRACE EACH MOMENT $22.00 $18.70
152599 DRYBRUSH $17.00 $14.45
152607 QUEEN ANNE’S LACE $17.00 $14.45
153269 DENTELLE DE LA REINE ANNE $17.00 $14.45
152612 TEXTURED ESSENTIALS $23.00 $19.55
152618 WALK IN THE WOODS $21.00 $17.85
153258 PROMENADE BOISÉE $21.00 $17.85
152627 BORDERS ABOUND $21.00 $17.85
152630 SENIOR YEARS $20.00 $17.00
152931 LE TROISIÈME ÂGE $20.00 $17.00
152633 MANY MATES $23.00 $19.55
152641 FROM ALL OF US $21.00 $17.85
153189 DE NOUS TOUS $21.00 $17.85
152646 GAME ON $19.00 $16.15
152947 COUP DE CHANCE $19.00 $16.15
152651 SEASIDE VIEW $19.00 $16.15
152657 WAY TO GOAT $19.00 $16.15
152959 VIEUX BOUC $19.00 $16.15
152660 HIS LOVE $22.00 $18.70
152965 SON AMOUR $22.00 $18.70
152663 PRETTY PARASOL $16.00 $13.60
153289 GORGEOUS POSIES $19.00 $16.15
153292 BOUQUET MAGNIFIQUE $19.00 $16.15
153303 ZOO GLOBE $17.00 $14.45
153305 BASKET OF BLOOMS $17.00 $14.45
153307 CELEBRATION OF TAGS $21.00 $17.85
153591 FRAMED FOR YOU MSA $19.00 $16.15
153594 BIEN ENCADRÉ $19.00 $16.15

You can order any time from midnight – 11:59 p.m. MT from my web site to enjoy the discount. If you have questions, please contact me!

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy – and Happy Shopping!

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Gather Together

Posted on September 21, 2020 by

Gather Together

Happy Monday, my friends! I think fall has fallen here in Virginia. The weather has been lovely. Chilly (and even cold!) at night and early morning, then mild temperatures as the day progresses. It’s my favorite time of the year.

One of the fun things about Stampin’ Up!® and crafting in general is that crafters like to swap projects. I participate in a swap with my team and some of our customers, but last month, I joined a swap with a friend’s team. I received a gorgeous card from Judy Scherban, a demonstrator in Connecticut. Her card was gorgeous, and when I needed a fall card recently, I decided to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) her card.

Judy made a Halloween card, but mine is more “generic fall.” (Warning: I did use a few retired products, but, as always, it’s simple to substitute with current products!)

Gather Together, Stampin' Up!

I started with a Basic Black card base, then added a layer of Blackberry Bliss. The next layer is a 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ piece of the gorgeous Magic in this Night Designer Series Paper (DSP). This paper is so pretty, and there are a lot of “non-Halloween” designs. This design does have some spider webs, but, honestly, they aren’t specific to Halloween – at least in my house.

I decided to use retired Champagne Glimmer Paper. Judy used the beautiful Black Glimmer Paper from the August-December Mini Catalog, but I didn’t order it. (I know! What was I thinking??) Still, I must have had a design in mind for classes using Champagne Glimmer Paper because I have a lot left over. I sponged some black ink on it, but it wasn’t StazOn ink. The ink didn’t want to dry and stay on the paper, so after I washed my hands – a lot, I covered the glimmer paper with VersaMark, then embossed with black embossing powder. It is much easier to just order the Black Glimmer Paper before it’s gone! I die-cut the Glimmer Paper with the Stitched Labels Dies. And, oh, good grief. Apparently these are also retired. I totally missed that when I moved my retired dies to the back of the die box. I’m sorry. But, again, there are beautiful current products you can use.

For the gorgeous leaves, I used the Gathered Leaves Dies in the Gather Together Bundle. Here’s a fun fact. The Gather Together Bundle (Gather Together Stamp Set and Gathering Leaves Dies) was from last year’s Holiday Catalog, but it returned for the August-December Mini Catalog. Not only did the stamps and dies return, but the bundled price returned as well!

Back to the leaves. I dipped the three leaves into the retired Celestial Copper Delicata Ink from last year’s Holiday Catalog, then ran them through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss with Cajun Craze Cardstock. I love the shimmer it gives the leaves!

I added the leaves to the Glimmer Paper, then adhered some Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon and Metallic Mesh Ribbon underneath the label, then I adhered it to the card.

The sentiment, stamped on Whisper White Cardstock in Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink, is also die-cut with the retired dies. But check out the Ornate Frames Dies for a beautiful alternative.

I didn’t plan on this being the point of my blog today, but it fits – if there’s something in a Stampin’ Up!® catalog that you love, be sure to buy it now. You never know whether it will retire or become “unorderable” by the time you decide to order! Don’t be disappointed; order now.

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. Have a lovely day!

Product List

Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set

$17.00

Gather Together Bundle

$38.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper

$11.50

Black Glitter Paper

$6.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

$8.00

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

$8.50

Gathered Leaves Dies

$26.00

Ornate Frames Dies

$34.00

Gather Together, Stampin' Up!

 

 

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Forever Fern Stamp Off

Posted on September 18, 2020 by

Forever Fern Stamp Off

Welcome to another Stamp Off with Jackie, Susan, and me. This week, we’re using the Forever Fern Stamp Set/Bundle from the Forever Greenery Suite. The bundle includes both the Forever Fern Stamp Set and the Forever Flourishing Dies. If you bundle them together, you’ll save 10%. Besides the Forever Fern Bundle, the Suite also includes the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper (DSP), Forever Greenery Trim (includes Gold Trim and Vanilla Ribbon), Forever Gold Laser-cut Specialty Paper, Gold Hoops, and Greenery Embossing Folders. It’s a beautiful suite of products, and Stampin’ Up!® has made it easy to order the entire suite. Simply click on the Suite Collection. The link I included is for the English version; it’s also available in French.

Forever Greenery, Stampin' Up!

For my challenge entry, I used the Forever Greenery DSP, Forever Fern Stamp Set, and Forever Flourishing Dies.

Forever Fern, Forever Greenery, Stampin' Up!, Itty Bitty Birthdays

I used the Stitched Nested Labels Dies to cut a piece from the Forever Greenery DSP. I love the “stitching” around the opening, don’t you? I cut a piece of Whisper White Cardstock slightly larger than the opening. After coloring an Acrylic Block with Mint Macaron, Just Jade, and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Write Markers, I spritzed with water, then stamped the inked block onto the Whisper White layer. After it dried, I added it behind the DSP.

Next, I stamped one of the greenery images from the Forever Fern Stamp Set in Just Jade Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, then die-cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies. I stamped another image using Pretty Peacock, and die-cut it as well as the Shaded Spruce and Copper Foil images. I added them inside and around the die-cut opening.

The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Birthdays. I stamped the sentiment in Shaded Spruce Classic Ink on a scrap of Mint Macaron Cardstock, then die-cut it and the Copper Foil circle using the Layering Circle Dies.

You may notice some embellishments. They are retired White Enamel Dots that I colored with Just Jade and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends. You can color Frosted & Clear Enamel Dots, Rhinestone or Pearl Jewels, or use the Flowers for Every Season Enamel Gems.

So that’s my card! Now, head over to Jackie’s and Susan’s blogs to see what they’ve done with this set!

Thank you for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. Have a lovely day!

Product List

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

$23.00

Forever Fern Bundle (English)

$54.00

Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

$30.00

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

$30.00

2020–2022 In Color Stampin' Write Marker Assortment

$15.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Copper Foil Sheets

$5.00

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper

$11.50

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

$35.00

Layering Circles Dies

$35.00

Forever Flourishing Dies

$36.00

Stampin' Spritzer

$3.00

Forever Greenery, Forever Fern, Itty Bitty Birthdays, Stampin' Up!

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Snowflake Wishes Times Two

Posted on September 16, 2020 by

Snowflake Wishes Times Two

Happy Wednesday, Stamping Friends! I’ve been looking at the recent Slimline Cards, and decided to join the craze. Mostly, I made this decision because this is the sized card my mom likes. Years ago when she made her own Christmas cards, she made this size because my dad liked bigger cards. Check it out.

Snowflake Wishes, Stampin' Up!

I used the Snowflake Wishes Bundle (Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set and So Many Snowflakes Dies from the August – December Mini Catalog; bundle the stamps and dies to save 10%) for this card. First, I cut a 7″ x 8-1/2″ piece of Pacific Point Cardstock and scored it at 3-1/2″ to create a 3-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base. Next, I cut a 3″ x 8″ piece of the gorgeous Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper (DSP), then die-cut the label using one of the So Many Snowflakes Dies.

I stamped the sentiment from the Snowflake Wishes Bundle in Whisper White Craft Ink inside the label (before I adhered it to the card), then I embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  After adhering the DSP back to the card base, I added some Balmy Blue and Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper die-cut snowflakes. Finally I added some Basic Rhinestones Jewels.

You can create your own envelopes for these cards, or you can use a business envelope. Easy!

I had a 4″ x 8-1/2″ piece of Pacific Point Cardstock leftover after I made this card, so I decided to make a small twisted easel card.

Snowflake Wishes, Stampin' Up!

First, I scored the 4″ x 8-1/2″ piece of Pacific Point at 4-1/4″ to create a 4″ x 4-1/4″ card. I scored the front side from top right to bottom left. I cut a 3-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ piece of the Snowflake Splendor DSP and cut it from the bottom left to top right so I could have two triangles. I adhered the triangles to the card base.

Next I cut some snowflakes from Whisper White and Balmy Blue Cardstock, Silver Foil, and Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper using the So Many Snowflakes Dies. Be careful when you adhere these to the front of the card, because some of the snowflakes overlap the fold. Make sure your adhesive is only on one side of the score line.

Here’s the front of the card.

Snowflake Wishes, Stampin' Up!

And here’s the inside of the card.

Snowflake Wishes, Stampin' Up!

I stamped the sentiment using Whisper White Craft Ink, then embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Next, I added one more large snowflake cut from Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper. When you twist the easel behind the glimmer snowflake, it looks like this.

Snowflake Wishes, Stampin' Up!

Aren’t these fun? And I love that I got two cool cards from one piece of card stock.

Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. Have a wonderful day!

Product List

Snowflake Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set

$26.00

Snowflake Wishes Bundle (English)

$55.75

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$9.50

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper

$5.00

Silver Foil Sheets

$5.00

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper

$11.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

$6.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$30.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

$5.00

So Many Snowflakes Dies

$36.00
Snowflake Wishes. Stampin' Up!

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