Good morning, y’all! I hope you had a great weekend and that your week ahead is looking good, too. If you’re recovering from Helene and/or Milton, please know that you’re in my thoughts every day.
So – a little story. In order to be gone for a couple of weeks, I made cards. Lots of them, actually! And recorded some Shorts. And generally prepped so that my being gone would be as close to transparent for you as I could make it. In the course of that – I took all the pictures of all the afore-mentioned cards.
Except…todays. Yup. When I went to prep the photos to share there were….none. So. Had to punt a bit and find a suitable spot at my mom’s house. You MAY be surprised to know that she doesn’t have a photobooth handy. Weird, right!?! 🤷♀️ Which means…I improvised. So – please look at the CARD – and not so much the photo qualities, okay?! 🙂
And the card we’re going to NOT judge for photo-perfection is a quick and easy Vintage-y Christmas card featuring the Sweetest Star bundle! Take a look-see:
I did a quick video on how to make this one, which is posted on Instagram. If you’d like to give that a watch – click here!
I started by stamping the snowflake image from Sweetest Star all over a Crumb Cake panel in Crumb Cake ink.
Using Glue Dots on the back of the panel, I adhered two lengths of Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4″ Satin Ribbon around the card front.
On a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock, I stamped a Sweetest Star sentiment in Versamark ink, sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with the Heat Tool.
When it was cool, I used the bundled Sweetest Star Punch to cut it out.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the star to a piece of Copper Textured Metallic Specialty Paper.
Using Paper Snips, I trimmed around the Cherry Cobbler star, creating a mat from the metallic paper.
I adhered the matted star over the ribbon on the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card front was done.
On the inside, I stamped the Sweetest Star snowflakes in Crumb Cake ink in two corners of a Crumb Cake panel. In the center, I stamped a second Sweetest Star sentiment in Versamark Ink, sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with the Heat Tool.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel inside the Crumb Cake card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done.
My Basic White Medium Envelope got the Crumb Cake snowflakes on the front…
…and a few more snowflakes on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! In case you’d dismissed the Sweetest Star bundle as being silly or “too cartoonish” – maybe gove that another think, huh!? I think this is an elegant, vintage-y card that anyone would love to receive at Christmas!
Thought you might like a peek behind the curtain. My team knows “Vanna-Wayne” from our Prize Patrol meetings via Zoom (since we’re spread all over the country!). Turns out he is MULTI-talented! 😉
I hope you like!
If you’d like to recreate this project, all the products and card cuts you’ll need are down below! And – as mentiond above, I posted a quick video on how to make this card out on Instagram. Here’s tis on YouTube if you’d like to take a look-see.
also created a printable PDF with written instructions and a list of the products used to create this project. You can download, print and/or save it by clicking this image:
Missed any tutorials? You can check out my past projects right here!
TTFN
M
Connect with me! https://campsite.bio/stampsnlingers
THERE’VE BEEN SOME UPDATES SO….Take Note!
HOST CODE FOR 25 SEP – 15 OCT: 32V4THZC
Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift (AND the Monthly Card Tutorial) from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in any active Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! See my Customer Rewards page for full details.
Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards!
You’ll also be getting a link to my ZOOM The Craftroom (an exclusive TWICE-A-WEEK online event for my customers) and the monthly Online Tutorial – featuring More Than Autumn for October orders.
JOIN IN OCTOBER – AND GET AN EXTRA $30 in FREE PRODUCT!
When you join the Stampin’ Up! team between October 1–31 can get $125 $155 worth of products for just $99!!
That’s MORE product for EVEN MORE fun! WHOO-HOO!
This promotion start NOW and runs thru the end of the month!
What are the Perks of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator?
– 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator). What an amazeballs benefit!
– Early peeks at new release items and preorders for new items for about a month before they are available to purchase!
– NOTE: You can REALLY cash in this month if you do ALL the things in the RIGHT order:
FIRST – Join and get your Demo ID
SECOND – Buy kits and get them with the 30% savings AND your new 20% Demonstrator Discount!!
THIRD – Join me in PRE-ORDERING brand new Online Exclusives ONE FULL MONTH before anyone else! BOOM-chaca-la-ca!!
– The ability to attend Demonstrator exclusive Stampin’ Up! events!
– No pressure to sell to anyone, hold classes or workshops or run a business. You can simply order for yourself and get the discount! And as long as you have at least $300 in sales per quarter, you’ll continue as an active Demonstrator and continue to get the discount. If you aren’t able to maintain the $300 per quarter minimums, you simply go back to being a customer, no commitment required and no penalty if decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.
– If you DO want a side-hustle – then Stampin’ Up! has an extensive library of class and project ideas for those wanting to jump into hosting classes as well as training to help start your business!
And…what are the perks of joining with me?
– You’ll be a part of my Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew team!
– Whether you’d like to start a business or simply get that great discount, I’m here to support you in any way I can!
– Monthly team meetings via video conference where we talk about the latest happenings at Stampin’ Up! and share project ideas. We’re scattered all over the United States, but we get together in person online and have lots of fun chatting!
– Access to my ZOOM The Craftroom virtual stamping get-togethers each week!
– Free access to my online class tutorials.
– When you join the Critters (that’s what we call ourselves!) today, you’re going to find tons of fun and inspiration from our team – our CNCK FB group is always sharing amazing, inspirational projects, and you’re going to get lots of ideas!
– Team giveaways and prizes! We do fun giveaways and prizes for sharing projects and for reaching sales and recruiting goals.
– Monthly team trainings and meetings for those interested in learning more about the business side of Stampin’ Up!.
– There’s no obligation to sell or share the products or hold workshops or blog or anything! Just enjoy that discount, baby!
– We also have fun challenges – just post pictures of what you’re working on – and you’re entered to win free SU product from me!
– And – not gonna lie. We’re really pretty cool!
I’d love to have you on my team and help you get all the discounts, and early goodies, and…ALL THE THINGS! 🙂
If you have any questions about joining, please drop me a note at mary@stampsnlingers.com! I’d love to chat with you!
You can also see additional information on my Stampin’ Up! site here!
KIT SALE ALL MONTH LONG!
Sales Period: October 1–31
Ordering Deadline: October 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
Here’s the Deets!
- ALL kits from our collection qualify for the discount.
- There is no limit on how many kits you can order, as long as product is available.
- Orders must be opened and placed during the promotion dates. Orders opened before October 1 will not qualify for the sale.
- Kits on sale will NOT qualify for the Stampin’ Rewards 50% off.
- Kits can be added to a Starter Kit at their discounted rate.
- Coupon codes can also be used with discounted kits.
Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in this Project:
Card Cuts Used in This Project:
Crumb Cake Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″); 4″ x 5 1/4″ (x2 – card front and inner liner)
Textured Metallic Specialty Paper: mat for Christmas Star sentiment
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock: Christmas Star punched shape (sentiment)
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix 
We took my Mom’s SUV down to town yesterday and stopped to give it a little bath.
Wayne washed fast – you have to when you’re “on the quarters clock”!
Finn and I stayed in the truck where it was dry.
Fortunately, Finn’s supervisory abilities are strong.
He can keep things under control even from INside the truck!
I’ve got my eye on you and that wand, Dad!
TTFN
M
#20 Demonstrator in Sales in the US 2023-2024
#13 Demonstrator in Leadership in the US 2023-2024
#21 Demonstrator in Team Building in the US 2023-2024
Inky Bee Stampers
KarensCardCorner
Stamp with Amy K
Stamp With Nel
Stampin With Shirley G
Tarabeth Stamps
TL's Bright Spot
Such a cute card…and the photos looked perfect to me! Love the Vanna Wayne photo…best one of the bunch! 😂 Good thing that the supervisor was there to assist with the wash…I’m sure that he pointed out any spots that were missed. 🙂
He did. He’s a taskmaster and VERY detail oriented, as you might expect. :). Thanks, Amy! I’ll let Vanna-Wayne know! 🙂
Super cute and simple card! Perfect for multiples! TFS
Thanks, Tara – it sure would be! 🙂
And Mom is very grateful…couda planted a crop on my Explorer.
LOL!!
Beautiful card Mary! I love the colors and it’s simplicity.
Thank you so much! 🙂
The card is great… I wouldn’t even had known there was a problem with the photo.
Thank you so much!! I’m glad that the photos did justice to the card! 🙂
Ya, know Miss Mary, I think you should write a book.
“The Fantastic Finn Adventures” or Mr. Finn takes a vacation .
You are so good at the stories of Mr. Finn and he is so photographs so well.
Aww – thank you so much! Perhaps one day I’ll give that a try – I’ve wanted to do a kid’s book about him, but…I’ve never set down to do it! Appreciate the kind words! 🙂
I love this card, and will shortly be trying to copy it. Always love seeing the adventures of Mr. Finn, and have to laugh, pretty sure I built that car wash in 1989….!
Seriously!? That’s so funny! You lived up here in Colorado, huh?! Cool! Thanks, Jeffie! 🙂