2015 Holiday Card Series - Day 4 featuring Joyful Season

Happy Sunday stampers!  I am so sorry this didn't get posted last week.  Everytime I sat down to edit and upload this video I got side tracked with one thing or another and just didn't manage to get it done.  I FINALLY had a chance to do it today and so here we go....

Like day 3, I used the Joyful Season stamp set.  I absolutely LOVE this cardinal, I maybe a little biased since it is my state's bird, but I just love the vibrant color of these birds in real life.  This card features a pretty basic design which can be easily adapted to other sets, but I really like the subtle tree background on the crumbcake cardstock.  Here is the video showing how to created this card from start to finish.

As always, all the supplies I used can be ordered by clicking on the links below or on my Shop Now button on the right side bar.

Oh, and be sure to check in tomorrow so you can get a sneak peak at the new Occasions catalog and SAB.  I attended Stampin' Up! first Onstage Local event this weekend, and IT WAS AMAZING.  I can't wait to share everything with you guys!

See you soon.

Cindy

Joyful Season Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

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

$8.50

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Embossing Buddy

$6.00

Versamark Pad

$7.50

Heat Tool (Us & Can)

$30.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

$5.00

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

$29.00

Paper Snips

$10.00

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2015 Holiday Card Series - Day 1

Hi Everyone!  I am so excited to get started on the Holiday Card Series for 2015.  Each week I will feature a stamp set from the Holiday Catalog and make 2 projects with videos.  You may also see some extra projects here and there, but I am focusing on 2 video's per week.  This week's stamp set is the Sparkly Season set with the Versatile Christmas for my sentiments.

So on to today's card...

I used the chevron stamp to create the ornaments on my card.  By punching out one of the ornaments I was able to create an opening so I could use my card as a photo card.  I used the 2-1/2 Circle punch for my card, but you could also use your circle framelits depending on the type of photo you use.  Here is a video on creating this card from start to finish.

All the supplies can be purchased in my online store by clicking the links below or by clicking on the "Shop Now" button in the right sidebar.  All the supplies used are listed below.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.  See you on Thursday for Card 2!

Cindy

Sparkly Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set

$26.00

Versatile Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.00

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

$8.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$8.50

2-1/2" Circle Punch

$18.00

Big Shot

$110.00

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Everyday Greetings Card Class

Well, today was suppose to be a hybrid class (both my monthly club and my monthly Everyday Greetings) but everyone wanted to focus on the Everyday Greetings class...these were the cards we made today....

I am truly blessed to be able to share my love of cardmaking and stamping with these wonderful ladies.  Every month I leave class inspired to help them create.The main focus was fall which we used the For all Things and Vintage Leaves, and we added a Christmas Card with Joyful Season to round out the set.  Whatch my Youtube Channel this week as I show you how to create each of these projects and don't forget to tune into my Holiday Card Series which is targeted to start on November 2nd and run through the first week of December.

Supplies used were and can be ordered by clicking my online store:
Whisper White Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
Hello Honey Cardstock
Tangelo Twist Cardstock
Into the Woods DSP
Merry Moments DSP
Real Red, Crumbcake, Early Espresso, Memento Black, and Tangelo Twist Inks
Burlap Ribbon, Early Espresso Seam Binding, Linen Thread
Scallop Punch, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Scallop Tag Topper and the Leaflets Framelits

I am truly blessed to be able to share my love of cardmaking and stamping with these wonderful ladies.  Every month I leave class inspired to create projects for them.  If you have any questions, or are interested in attending a class or purchasing a "To Go" class let me know...

See you soon!

Reason for the Season

I am so excited that the Holiday Catalog is now LIVE!  I do however apologize that my first project is a Christmas Card. I mean really it is only September, but if you are like me, if you don't get started now, they will never get done in time to send out in December.  Plus this card is one I created for a Christmas Card Swap I am participating in with some fellow demonstrators.

So a quick story...when I first looked through the new catalog, this was the first set that made me stop flipping the pages.  I fell in love with the coordinating punch first (Festive Flower).  As soon as I received my first Pre-Order shipment I made the 3D poinsettia and was just in awe of it.  Call me odd, but there is just something about 3D elements and their wow factor.  So I just new that this set was going to be making it's debut first.  Here is a video on how I made this card.

If you haven't seen the new catalog yet, What are you waiting for?  It is truly lovely and I really had to be mindful of what I ordered and didn't.  If I could have ordered the whole thing I would have!

Have a great day!

Cindy

Christmas in July - #Cards4Love Video/Blog Hop

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I have a special post today.  First I want to thank Amy Helms from MayMay Made It for inviting me to participate in this amazing Video/Blog Hop #Cards4Love.  Okay, what is it?  A group of us YouTubers and Bloggers have pulled together to bring you a little Christmas in July Hop to enlist your help.  We are making Christmas cards for the Children of St. Jude Children's Hospital AND Christmas cards to be sent to our Service Men and and Women during the holidays.  Below is what I am sending to St. Jude's.  I am also going to be creating a few cards to send to the Troops.  We would like for you to do the same.  In exchange for each of your card donations, you will receive an entry into the the Big Prize Pack Giveaway.  The details are listed below...at anytime if you have ANY questions about how to enter or submit your cards, send me an email.

Video can be found below and on my YouTube Channel:

  The Details:
We need Handmade Christmas Cards for Children of St. Judes and men and women of the armed forces.  Please send your cards from 7/22/15 through 8/31/15 to:

Crafts By Two

Attn: Xmas Cards 

640N Greece Rd 

PO Box 182 

North Greece, NY 14515-9800

Please make sure to include an envelope for each card submitted (do not label or seal please) and make sure your name and contact information is including on a sticky note inside your package (so you can be entered into the drawing).  1 winner will be picked to receive the prize back on September 5, 2015.  You may enter as many times as you like until 8/31/15 (1 card = 1 entry).

Here are links to all the Video's and/or Blog posts on the Hop:

George & Ken of Crafts By Two - www.CraftsByTwo.com/Blog 
Melody of Melody Lane Designs - Youtube.com/MelodyLane
MayMay of MayMay Made It - www.youtube.com/maymaymadeit
Lorrie of Lorrie’s Story - lorriesstory.com
Nanny Rose of Crafting on the Dollar -https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftingOnTheDollar
Ken Hess of Ken's Kreations - www.youtube.com/user/hesskr 
Cindy of MiMi's Mixed Bag -www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0VRdBpYhWUmFkw02YMHjw 
Lisa of L.J. Creations - www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_zad8-5Vfqu3Vb5JnwYPg 
Miki of Minis By Mini- www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaTGog86ndA 
Gabrielle of Papercrafting by G - www.papercraftingbyg.com 
Tracey of Gift Basket Appeal - www.youtube.com/user/giftbasketappeal
Karin of Scrappy DIVA - www.youtube.com/user/homevidka
Jennifer of Jen’s Little Place -www.youtube.com/channel/UC2f_Yy603Keztxzm6RakDPA
Cindy of CLB Craft Creations -www.youtube.com/channel/UCZH2bXT8JNJFg2At0M_ZQFw
Kaylin of Krafty Kaylin - kraftykaylin.wordpress.com
Sheila of She's a Sassy Lady - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3g6-J4ZMTFx4FGoIXl2ow
Christopher of Create With Christopher -createwithchristopher.blogspot.com

Thanks,

Cindy