Stampendously Shannon

Throughout the month of November, I'll be participating in a self-created event called 'Stamp Out Hunger.' There are three ways to participate in the fundraiser:  1. Purchase a Paper Pumpkin subscription for November or December 2. Purchase a coloring item (pads, refills, spots, markers, etc.) with a foodie name, like 'Pumpkin Pie' 3. Purchase any of the following stamp sets (or bundles including these stamps sets): Holiday Catalog Sweetest Time (153436) Press On (153392) Warm Hugs (153478) Little Treats (153376) Gather Together (150589) Autumn Goodness (153454) Autumn Greetings (153368) Ghoulish Goodies (153362) Celebration Tidings (153456) Banner Year (153464) Menagerie Mix Up (153446) Annual Catalog Cute Fruit (155420) Simply Citrus (153128) Whiskey Business (152550) See the Good (152637) Harvest Hello (150581) Nothing's Better Than (152507) [Images © [2020] Stampin’ Up!®] With the purchase of  any of these stamp sets/bundles, any other set with food or food-...

Stocking stuffer that are practical, useful, and not just 'fillers' can be hard to find! Stocking stuffers for crafty friends and family just got easier! I have compiled a list of 10 items under $10.00 (most are actually under $5.00!). These items are 'timeless' in that every paper crafter will likely appreciate these and they are infinitely useful to have for crafting! Most of these items can serve multiple craft purposes, and will be useful and fun to the recipient's craft time:  1. Stampin' Up Paper Snips (103579) - The best scissors you will ever own. I have multiple pairs because I love them so much! 2. Stampin' Up Dimensionals (104430) -These come in two sizes are able to create dimension to any paper piece. It's a perfect way to elevate a basic card! If you aren't sure the size, I'd recommend the larger ones as they can be cut if smaller pieces are needed! 3. Stampin' Up Marker (or clearance marker set!)(100082) -A perfect black marker...

I am starting work on Christmas stocking stuffers and treats for the season! I decided to make these cute candy cane holders, which will also couple as dinner place cards (pandemic permitting)! Stampin' Up  Supplies Used Stampin' Up Cardstock (I used the 'Tis the Season 6x6 paper, 153489) Stampin' Heat Gun (129053) Stampin' Paper Snips Scissors (103579) Stampin' Seal (152813) Stampin' Dimensionals (Optional, 104430) Classic Label Punch (141491) Versamarker (from any craft store that sells stampin' supplies) Gold Embossing Powder (109129) How to Make Them 1. Cut two pieces of cardstock to 3.5"x2.5" 2. Mark ~1 inch down from the top, then mark 2.5 inches from the top on the 'top' piece of cardstock 3. Use the 'Classic Label Punch' to punch the horizontal cuts, centering your punch around the marks you made in step 2. 4. Use the Stampin' Seal double sided tape to adhere the top patterned piece to the back piece of cardstock. Tr...

Stampin' Up has announced that the Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza 24 hour sale will be held on November 24!  The sale will be 10% off *ALMOST* item in the 2020-2021 annual catalog! Now is the time to purchase those Christmas and holiday presents you have been waiting to purchase...Or perhaps the time to treat yourself to the items you have been keeping on your wish list! [Hello, Playful Pets stamp set (152520) and Gateway dies (151512)!] Feel free to contact me with any questions, or to place an order! You can also shop with me through any of the links in the left link bar! Until midnight on November 30, I am hosting 'Stamp Out Hunger,' a self-run fundraiser that collects 20% of each 'food-related' Stampin' Up products' costs and donates them to Gleaner's Food Pantry in Indianapolis, IN. Despite products costing 10% less on November 24, I will still be donating 20% of the FULL cost of the item to Gleaner's ! The Merry & Bright Online Extr...

The Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin kit has arrived! See the video below for a full unboxing of all the cute supplies that were provided this month! Well, there you have it! A whole box full of adorable, coordinated, and sweet little paper treats to make!  The instructions also include adaptations like making 3-D treat boxes, cards with the gingerbread house die cuts, and gift tags! I'm excited to start putting them all together and to distribute them this holiday season. (All while eating gingerbread as it is one of my favorite holiday sweets!)  If you are interested in Paper Pumpkin, or if you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin or Stampin' Up products, let me know! I am happy to help! :) 

 On November 11, I'm going to be hosting a marbling technique tutorial!  This event will be held via Zoom. Information can be found at   https://stampinup.net/crm/events/73047 Here is a work in-progress sample of this technique:  If you want to follow along during the Zoom meeting, you will need:  A piece of cardstock (preferably white or light colored) cut to desired size 1-3 Stampin' Up Ink Refills in whatever color you would like 1 can of shaving cream, must be actual cream-cannot be gel. I'd recommend Barbasol Original Plastic tupperware container Plastic Knife or Spoon If you have any questions or need some help picking out your items, let me know!  I'm looking forward to seeing you on November 11 at 7PM! UPDATE: This is the card that I finished in the tutorial that was held on Zoom! Let me know if you followed along with me, or if you gave it a try on your own!