Category Archives: Christmas

Beautiful Boughs: Thinking of You at Christmas

Again this year, we have friends who are facing the first Christmas without a loved one. I know how it feels to miss someone at this time — and to remember the Decembers several years ago that they each died. … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Jingle Jump | Tagged , | Comments Off on Beautiful Boughs: Thinking of You at Christmas

Peaceful Boughs: Season’s Greetings

There’s something so interesting to me about the images in the Peaceful Boughs set. For one thing, I’m powerless to resist anything that speaks of evergreen or pine! But I love the line images here, and I started this September … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Jingle Jump | Tagged , | Comments Off on Peaceful Boughs: Season’s Greetings

All-Around Wreath: Joy

Since I have been creating holiday cards since July, I have many to share! So I’m picking up the pace with this Saturday post. This September Jingle Jump card is striking because of the beautiful die-cut wreath and strong striped … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Jingle Jump | Tagged , | Comments Off on All-Around Wreath: Joy

Shine Bright: Peace on Earth

Although I bought Shine Bright because of the tree image (seen in yesterday’s post), when I started playing with the fabulous Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, I knew I’d need a substantial element in the center. Peace on Earth … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Jingle Jump | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Shine Bright: Peace on Earth

Shine Bright: Christmas open house

Do you want to know the easiest way to make a card? Start with Stampin’ Up! Note Cards & Envelopes. They’re ready for you — cut and scored! — to make and send a card. The card base is the … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Note card | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Perfectly Plaid: Christmas Cheer

I was happy to see yesterday that the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and coordinating Pine Tree Punch will not be retiring. (I know I’ve said this before, but remember that they are retiring as a bundle, which means they will … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Jingle Jump | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Perfectly Plaid: Christmas Cheer

Tiny Keepsakes: Christmas Cheer

I had an amazing end of the month of November, with lots of birthday cards and Facebook greetings over several days, a lovely and lively Thanksgiving here with friends and family, and a fun anti-Black Friday getaway to a small … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Tiny Keepsakes: Christmas Cheer

Nature’s Beauty: Peace & Happiness

This is an example of a card I saw, I loved, and I copied! I barely changed a thing from Mary Fish’s creation: As October stamp campers heard, this is more layering and popping-up than I typically do; the right … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Holiday Catalog, Autumn, Birthday, Christmas | Tagged | Comments Off on Nature’s Beauty: Peace & Happiness

Rustic Retreat: Winter Cabin

The first Stampin’ Up! demonstrator to reach the career sales level of $1 million was Mary Polcin. (This was several years ago; since then many have reached that level — and some double that!) In recent years, those achieving this … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas, Jingle Jump, Winter | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Rustic Retreat: Winter Cabin

Winter Woods: ‘Tis the Season

Dark gray plus frosty white and red — this is one of my go-to color combinations for Christmas or winter cards. Usually the red is a bird, but this year there isn’t a bird to be found (so far) on … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas, Jingle Jump | Tagged , | Comments Off on Winter Woods: ‘Tis the Season