Stampendously Shannon

My December paper pumpkin box arrived slightly later than usual due to traffic with the post office, and with the holidays, this video is hitting the blog later than usual too! Despite the tardiness, I still wanted to share the delightfulness that the box contained through an unboxing video:  If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin or Stampin' Up products, let me know! I'm happy to answer! If you would like to subscribe to the next Paper Pumpkin box (theme: Sending Hearts), make sure to follow the link in the left bar and subscribe by January 10th!

Did you see my instagram stories?  I'm hosting a 12 days of Christmas fundraiser ... and a giveaway! To enter:  Please comment on this post and answer the question: what is your favorite Christmas tradition? You must have a US shipping address.  Winner will be randomly drawn on 12/23 from this blog post's comments!  UPDATE: Congratulations to DJM on your win from 12/23! Please contact me with your address and I'll forward you your prize!  Thanks to everyone for tuning into the 12 Days of Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 The giant year-end closeout sale is here, and will be here until January 4!  So many of my favorite things are on sale, including the Christmas Countdown kit (150703), the Wrapped in Texture embossing folders (153574), and the celebration labels dies (153570)! Additionally, Stampin' Up has placed several non-mini catalog items on sale, including single stampin' blends pens, some paper packs, etc.!  You won't want to miss the sales and specials! Now is also the perfect time to pick up some discounted stocking stuffers or last minute gifts for the crafty people in your life! If you have any questions about any of the products, the current promotional sales, or stamping, feel free to reach out! I'm happy to help!

 I have been thinking of ways that I can spread the Christmas cheer with our neighbors, and also stocking stuffer ideas--this design is a two-for!  I adapted and was inspired by a concept from Pink Buckaroo Designs, another Stampin' Up Demonstrator. She had made similar style Kit Kat wrappers for Christmas!  I thought the 'no place like GNOME' saying was perfect for our neighbors! For stocking stuffers I'll probably choose to  use the 'you're a friend like gnome other.' This is possibly my favorite set of stamps that I own. (Gnome for the Holidays, 153322) This likely has a lot to do with growing up in Iceland and having fond memories of the Christmas Trolls/Elves coming to visit each night leading up to Santa's arrival. This is how I made my design:  1 sheet of Merry Merlot Cardstock (8.5x 11) 1 sheet of Whisper White Cardstock (8.5x11)  Momento Black Ink Pad Stampin' Blends Pens Blender Pen Stampin' Up Watercolor Pencils Scrap Ribbon 2 KitKats

What an amazing month of November! I was so happy to host an amazing fundraiser for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana in Indianapolis.  I would like to say a public congratulations to DJM for winning the $15.00 gift card with free shipping for Stampin' Up products this month! Here is the cute card I demonstrated in celebration of wrapping up the fundraiser:  This card used the Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin (November) and the Sweetest Time stamp set. Both of these items were included in the fundraiser! Together we raised $65.00 which is enough funds for more than 300 meals for families in the local area.  Well done!  I will be hosting another fundraiser and giveaway starting December 11 as well for Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis, IN. Please stay tuned for my '12 Days of Christmas' in order to participate and receive a chance to win!