Today's project is a peek of the card created with the Stampin' Up! Heartfelt Sympathy for my Ink and Inspirations Stars Team.  This card and exclusive video tutorial will be posted on the Stars' private team blog. 

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In today's First Cut Video tutorial, we'll look at some ideas and tips such as used in this remake of our oldest daughter's album using Project Life by Stampin' Up!

This memory keeping system is easy and affordable!  I've organized and journaled about more photos in the past year than I have in the past ten years!  I absolutely love it!

My First Cut Videos are not edited and where I share thoughts and ideas with you...friend to friend.

Let's take a look at a few pages from my daughter's album...still a work in progress...but progressing right along.  Can't see it below?  Try HERE on my You Tube channel.

Here are the current Project Life by Stampin' Up! baby kits  and some other products that I mentioned or are seen in the video...

Hello Baby Boy Project Life Card Collection
$16.00

Hello Baby Girl Project Life Card Collection
$16.00

Hello Baby Project Life Accessory Pack
$10.00

Black Faux Leather 12" X 12" Project Life Album
$30.00

Variety Pack 2 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages
$7.00

Variety Pack 1 12" X 12" Project Life Photo Pocket Pages
$7.00

Design 1 12" X 12" Project Life Photo Pocket Pages
$7.00

12" X 12" Page Protectors
$7.00

Punch Corner Project Life
$8.00

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If you're ready to start enjoying memory keeping with little fuss and no rules...this is the ticket for you!  Let me know if you'd like help getting started!

Thanks for stopping by for today's First Cut video featuring Project Life by Stampin' Up!

Welcome to today's cardmaking made easy video tutorial featuring the Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper collection from Stampin' Up! 

The beautiful images on this paper provide a beautiful focal point for handmade cards.  All you need to add is a sweet sentiment and a few embellishments, if you wish!

Let's take a look at the video tutorial below or you may watch HERE on You Tube.

Here's the Stampin' Up! Supply List for this card.  Simply click the photos below to shop and it will ship to your door. 
Current Host Code: HMQHM7VX
Please do not use the Host Code if your product total is $150 or more (before tax and shipping).  You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order.

Timeless Love Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$23.00

Timeless Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Venetian Crochet Trim
$7.00

Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
$6.75

Classy Designer Buttons
$6.00

Handheld Stapler
$10.00

Silver Mini Staples
$4.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Glue Dots
$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

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Here's another version with an additional strip of designer paper...

Here's another idea with just a few ribbon loops stapled in the center to form a pretty bow-like embellishment...

I hope you've been inspired to try this Stampin' Up! Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper for an easy cardmaking project!  See you again soon!

Your Stampin' Up! paper crafting projects will be all tied up with pretty twine and ribbons when you take advantage of this week's specials and weekly deals!

My favorite?  The Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin!  Why?  It's a beautiful companion to the Go Wild Designers Series Paper Stack as seen HERE in yesterday's Makeover Monday and will also add just the right touch to your Halloween projects!

Here's the up close look at the list with direct links to the online store for your shopping convenience.   Place your order and it will be shipped directly to your door!

Remember to download your Customer Reward Form to keep track of your purchases toward earning a free stamp set from me!

Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
$6.75

Happy Patterns Decorative Masks
$4.20

Hearts Border Punch
$11.20

Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon
$5.25

Melon Mambo 1/4" Cotton Ribbon
$4.50

Melon Mambo 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
$6.75

Metallic Foil Doilies
$2.80

Pacific Point 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
$6.75

Sweet Li'l Things Designer Washi Tape
$3.75

Very Vanilla Thick Baker’S Twine
$2.63

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There are limited amounts of each of these deals dedicated to these special prices!  Once those amounts are reached, these products will revert to catalog prices.

Thanks for checking in to see the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!...see you again soon!

 

Welcome to this week's Makeover Monday with a post it note holder that's just right for a back to school teacher gift or for co-workers this Christmas!

Let's take a look at the blast to the past video for the how- to.  See it below or watch HERE on my You Tube channel!

Here's the Stampin' Up! supply list for the new version of this project.  Simply click the links to shop and it will be delivered to your door!

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack
$8.00

Silver Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
$6.00

3/4" Circle Punch
$13.00

1" Circle Punch
$13.00

Little Letters Thinlits Die
$29.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Glue Dots
$5.25

Stampin' Trimmer
$30.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$7.00

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inklings:

• Use a bit of SNAIL adhesive to attach post its to inside back of cover.
• Use Glue Dots to attach glimmer paper circle to button.
• Apply Stampin' Dimensionals to right edge of circle behind button.
• For a less bulky option, omit using the button and sue glimmer paper circle as closure.
• Make 3 of these and use different prints from the Go Wild pack for embellishing.  Tie together with a ribbon for a nice presentation.

Give this a try and you'll want to make these for everyone you know!  Thanks for stopping by today for the makeover version of this cute post it note holder and Stampin' Up! video tutorial!

So glad to be back with another Christmas in July video tutorial featuring the Merry Everything set and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

These spice bottles are so pretty and great to fill with some colorful treats for any holiday or special occasion.  I am thinking M & M's, Skittles ...you get the idea!

Let's take a look at the video tutorial below or you may join in HERE on my You Tube channel!

 The Stampin' Up! Supply List for today's project is listed below.  Simply click on the links to shop and your order will be delivered to your door!

Merry Everything Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$22.00

Merry Everything Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Note Tag Punch
$18.00

Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive
$7.00

Glue Dots
$5.25

1-3/4" Circle Punch
$18.00

Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon
$6.00

White Filter Paper
$3.00

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inklings:

• Designer paper for this project was cut at 2 3/4" x 7 3/4".
• The tag was stamped on Whisper White card stock (100730) before punching.
• This Merry Moments designer paper has both Cherry Cobbler and Real Red! Love that!

Specials:

• HALF OFF first two months of Paper Pumpkin for new Subscribers.  Click HERE and use HALFOFF code at check out.
• Weekly Bonus Deals HERE!
• Join my team!

Questions?  I'll be happy to help!  Leave a comment below or email me at [email protected].

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed the Christmas in July treat bottle video tutorial with Merry Everything and Merry Moments from Stampin' Up!

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Wanted to share a peek into this month's Paper Pumpkin to encourage you to take advantage of the new subscriber special that's happening now!

Let's take a look at the July Paper Pumpkin Kit below then scroll down to take advantage at HALFOFF your first two months of Paper Pumpkin! (New subscribers only.)

Get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to give it a try!

Offer Dates: July 23-September 10, 2015

Offer Details:
Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

Important:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• Visit my PaperPumpkin.com site HERE to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, HALFOFF when you sign up.
• New subscribers must join by Thursday, September 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).

Join now with this special Paper Pumpkin offer and don't miss another month!

As I mentioned in THIS POST earlier today, this week's Makeover Monday and 2015 Christmas Card with Festival of Trees is late!  But, for  good reason!

We had family in from out of town, celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and my 4oth Class Reunion!  It was a great weekend and I took the time off from everything else!  But today, I'm ready to get back to work and share an easy Christmas card idea with you.

The Christmas designer series paper collection in the annual catalog is a dream. Love the plaids, dots, and stripes in this Merry Moments (138450) collection!

The video tutorial below is from the past and was the inspiration for today's card. It's a bit of raw footage of a work in progress. It's a little longer and slower paced than most of my videos, but it's pretty much what you might see in a live feed. 
Watch below or tune in to my You Tube channel HERE.

Festival Of Trees Photopolymer Bundle
$28.75

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.50

Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
$11.00

1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon
$8.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00

Washi Label Punch
$18.00

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
$17.00

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$7.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive
$5.25

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 To shop, simply click the links above and your order will be delivered to your door!

inklings:

• A 3" x 5 1/2" strip was adhered to center front with a 1" x 5 1/2" strip of a coordinating print across the center.
• The Burlap Ribbon is frayed on one end and attached to the card with Fast Fuse.
• Rhinestones are colored with a dark green alcohol marker.
• Sentiment is stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink (126966).

Thank you for joining me for today's video tutorial makeover using Festival of Trees for this Stampin' Up! 2015 Christmas card idea.

If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to give it a try!

Offer Dates: July 23-September 10, 2015

Offer Details:
Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• Visit my PaperPumpkin.com site HERE to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, HALFOFF when you sign up.
• New subscribers must join by Thursday, September 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).

Join now to cash in on this special Paper Pumpkin offer!

Now let's take a look at this new Bonus Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

Here's a list with links to the Online Store to shop!  Thank you!

Smoky Slate 5/8" Chevron Ribbon
$5.25

Schoolhouse 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment Pack
$5.25

Go Wild 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment Pack
$5.25

Hello Honey 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon
$4.90

Tangelo Twist 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon
$5.25

Blackberry Bliss 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon
$5.25

Little Numbers Thinlits Dies
$15.00

Updated Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack
$6.00

Stars Framelits Dies
$20.25

Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill
$5.25

Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
$5.95

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There are limited amounts of each of these deals dedicated to these special prices!  Once those amounts are reached, these products will revert to catalog prices!

I've got my eye on the Numbers Thinlits and Fast Fuse Refills...how about you???

Thanks for tuning in for the current Stampin' Up! Specials.  I know it's been a while since I've posted but we've been on the road and spending time with family!

See you again a bit later with my Makeover Monday (on Tuesday) for this week...now, go check out those Stampin' Up! specials!

As promised, here is the next Christmas in July video tutorial featuring a distressed tag using the Tree Punch from Stampin' Up!

You can watch the video below or hop on over to my You Tube channel!

Simple technique for this distressed look, don't you think?

Here's the Stampin' Up! Supply List for the tag seen in this video:

Festival Of Trees Photopolymer Bundle
$28.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Stamping Sponges
$3.50

Sponge Daubers
$5.00

Ornate Tag Topper Punch
$23.00

Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

Big Shot
$110.00

Linen Thread
$4.50

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Now, grab some ink, card stock, and a sponge and try this distressing technique as seen on the Stampin' Up! Christmas tag in this video tutorial.  Thanks for stopping by!

Related articles

Christmas Cards in July 2015- Stampin' Up! Merry Everything Video Tutorial

Christmas in July 2015- Stampin' Up! Festival of Trees Gift Card Holder and Video Tutorial

We are traveling today but I wanted to pop in to let you know that there will be a new Christmas in July video tutorial late tonight or early Thursday!

This is a special week for us ...we'll be attending my 40th High School reunion and it's our 40th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday!  We'll also be enjoying a visit from our little momma to be and her hubby as well.  An exciting time!

Thank for checking in and be sure to return tomorrow for the latest Christmas in July video!  See you then!

Going wild for the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! with two of my favorite designer paper collections included in the mix!

Let's take a closer look!

Calypso Coral Thick Baker’S Twine
$2.63

Cherry Cobbler Thick Baker’S Twine
$2.63

Color Me Irresistible Specialty Designer Series Paper
$9.75

Everyday Chic Designer Washi Tape
$6.00

Gift Box Punch Board
$14.00

Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack
$6.00

Handpicked Framelits Dies
$18.75

Metal Rimmed Pearls
$3.50

Metallics Sequin Assortment
$3.50

Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack
$5.60

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You can order by clicking the items above and Stampin' Up! will ship right to your door!

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Thanks for stopping by to check out the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

 

Welcome to this week's Makeover Monday featuring a Stampin' Up! Festival of Trees gift card holder!

This small sized holder is perfect as a stocking stuffer or to tuck into the branches of your Christmas Tree.  It's also a good size to hold a bit of cash!

Let's take a look at the video tutorial from the past.  Watch below or HERE over on my You Tube channel.

Let's take a look at the Stampin' Up! Supply List below.  You can order by simply clicking the images below and have them delivered to your door.

Festival Of Trees Photopolymer Bundle
$28.75

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon
$6.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive
$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.50

Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.50

Big Shot
$110.00

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inklings:

• The textured piece with the Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is an additional piece of Real Red card stock which was substituted for the designer paper as seen in the video.
• You can easily slip this into an envelope for mailing by substituting a 3/4" strip of Whisper White card stock for the ribbon and adhering it across the front flap.  Then, adhere the "tree" with liquid glue, SNAIL, or Fast Fuse instead of with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Other idea: Slip a miniature Hershey's Chocolate Bar as a treat for your child's friends, cousins, or classmates.

Have you started any holiday cards or craft projects?  Going through the design process early on is much easier than when pressed for time, don't you think?

Hope you've enjoyed today's Makeover Monday with this Christmas in July 2015 gift card holder with the Festival of Trees bundle from Stampin' Up! See you again soon!

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Today's card is created with the new and beautiful Heartfelt Sympathy for the Stampin' Up! annual catalog.

Sympathy cards are often difficult to create.  What makes it much easier is having just the right stamp set with beautiful sentiments and subtle images.  The Heartfelt Sympathy set is that set. 

Here are some of the Stampin' Up! products for this sympathy card with other items listed in the "inklings" list below:

Heartfelt Sympathy Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper
$5.25

Sahara Sand 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Lace Trim
$7.00

Very Vanilla Thick Baker’S Twine
$3.50

Pearl Basic Jewels
$5.00

Tea Lace Paper Doilies
$3.00

Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Stamping Sponges
$3.50

Banner Triple Punch
$23.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Glue Dots
$5.25

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inklings:

• The Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper collection is a beautiful choice for sympathy cards and goes well with this stamp set.
• I could not find my Sahara Sand ink pad so I substituted Tip Top Taupe to sponge the Tea Lace Doilies and it worked fine!
• I bunched the Sahara Sand Lace and stapled it on using the Handheld Stapler (139083) and Silver Mini Staples (135847).
• Also missing (0ops!) from the list are the Circle Framelits (130911).  I used one of the circles to cut the sentiment stamped in Momento Black ink (132708).

If you're looking for a stamp set to create some beautiful sympathy cards; Heartfelt Sympathy is the perfect set to add to your collection.

Today's First Cut Video addresses some questions that I've received on this card with an emboss resist technique using the Sheltering Tree stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Here's the video below or you may watch HERE on You Tube.

Updated October 2016...

Some of the colors used in the original video are no longer available.  Below find a listing of alternate color choices as well as other products used.

Product List

Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163]	Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122923]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974]
Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad [126986]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982]	Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad [126952]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]
Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder [101930]	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199]	Heat Tool [129053]

I hope this video has answered your questions about this Stampin' Up! Sheltering Tree Card. I enjoy receiving your comments or questions so please leave any in the comment section below. 

See you tomorrow for another Stampin' Up! card idea!