2021 calendar with gnome with Stampin' Up products & Happy New Year

 

Happy New Year and hope you had a nice holiday season!  

I have been bitten by the gnome bug and been looking online at all the gnomes projects - so I decided to make a gnome to decorate my annual calendar that I enclose with my Christmas/New Years cards...Here is what my gnome calendar looks like up close:

I used my unused Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin kit December 2018/Day by Day, which is no longer available: 

This was a calendar and since there were 15 tags for the year calendar, I was able to make 15 gnome calendars.  I cut out a piece of designer paper that was 3 x 2" to cover the part that said the month's name and numbers and didn't stamp above it, and glued this piece on top of the month. Then I cut a matching piece of DSP that was 1-1/2 x 4" and punched holes in it to line up with the holes in the top of the calendar.  I adhered this piece at the top front of the calendar piece and cut a piece of approx. 3/8" wide ribbon 25-30" long. I ran the ribbon through like is shown in the calendar above and tied a bow at the top, but you could tie the bow in the front of the calendar if you wanted.  I had ordered some small calendars 1-3/4 x 2-3/8" from vippies and glued it over the piece of DSP that was now covering the month.  You can see how my calendar looks above, and below is a sketch of my pattern plan. 

 

If you don't have this Paper Pumpkin kit, you can cut your own monthly card base, which is measured above at 5" x 3-3/4" and cut it at the bottom to a point 1/2" from the bottom edge.  It would be a good idea to use the thick cardstock if you have it, or you could use regular cardstock and just glue 2 pieces together, so there is some body to the tag and it isn't flimsy.

Once you have the calendar base done and calendar attached, you can put whatever punched out design you want on it, and so I made a gnome with Stampin' Up punches.  I got the idea for my gnome from Audra Monk's Youtube video Paper Gnome Tutorial Nov. 26, 2019 (https://youtu.be/sRnAePewGVA) - she used Stampin' Up punches for her gnome, and I used some of the same punches, but also some different punches:

Pine tree punch - for the beard, 1-1/2" circle punch for the head, Perennial flower punch for the feet, Owl punch for the nose, Tree punch for the hat, and Small flower punch for the pompom on the hat.  You can see these shapes on my gnome picture above and if you don't have them, I'm sure you can find another similar shaped punch or even cut the shape out on your own.  

I folded the top of the hat down and glued it down with the pompom and put a rhinestone on it.  The feet were 2 of the flower petals (like Audra did in her video) and cut/shaped the bottom of the hat and beard like Audra did.  I also marked a little half-smile on the gnome's beard like Audra's. Since I used the pine tree upside down for the beard, it wasn't as full as hers so my gnome is a little taller than her gnomes.  

I used an off-white colored cardstock for the head and nose.  I used DSP with silver on it so it would give it some fancy shine, and cute plaids, etc. for the hats. I also used metallic ribbon to match the DSP.  I think my gnome turned out so cute!  Here are some more of my gnome calendars that I put into a plastic envelope and then into my cards:

I hope my recipients like their gnome calendars and think of my every month when they take off the old month to see the new month all year!  

Before I forget, please check out my online store to see what promotions Stampin' Up has - the new mini-catalog and saleabrations flyer will be coming out soon, so there are some good sales going on!

https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

Merry & Bright Stampin' Up Online Extravaganza extended to 11:59 pm on Nov. 25!

 

 

 

As I was finishing up my order to take advantage of this super Stampin' Up sale, I got a notice that it has been extended for 24 hours!  What a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving, as most of us are not doing our usual Thanksgiving celebrations, right?  Of course, I had share this good news with you all, and also added a few more items to my shopping cart and stock up on some basic items, like adhesives!  

This would be a good way to get a few last-minute items for Christmas gifts and stockings.... and avoid the Black Friday traffic.  I know I have been trying to get my Christmas shopping done recently since I do much of it online and I love that the items come right to either the recipient or to me - no running around involved and I can avoid being out in crowds.  Who doesn't love shopping at home and being able to watch tv, get dinner ready, do laundry, walk the pets, etc. at the same time. 

Yes, there is a 10% discount on select Stampin' Up annual catalog items - nearly all 2020–2021 Annual Catalog items are eligible for the 10% discount!  So if you still haven't gotten all the Stampin' Up products you wanted, now is the time to do it!  And don't forget to check the Clearance Rack for a couple more good sales --  You can do this in my online store right from your chair and computer:  https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

 I do hope you are having some kind of Thanksgiving even if it is not what you normally do, but sometimes doing something different can be fun and maybe you might even want to do it again.  I am thankful that I am well, my family is well even though they live on the other side of the country, and that you are reading my blog!  

Here are a few of the items I just ordered that are 10% off until the end of today:

SEASIDE SPRAY 1/4" (6.4 MM) METALLIC RIBBON 

 IN GOOD TASTE ELEMENTS (little wooden embellishments)

 NEUTRALS 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK

 WATER PAINTERS 

 PURPLE 3/8" (1 CM) TRICOLOR RIBBON 

 GOLD MINI PIZZA BOXES 

 RAINBOW GLIMMER PAPER 

So take a break today from whatever you're doing and do some early Christmas shopping (maybe for you?!) in my online store! 

 https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

And have a great Thanksgiving!!

 

Peony Garden diecut makes beautiful flower!

 Peony Garden Bundle

 

  

I recently got the peony garden bundle and was asked to make a special birthday card for a lady who was turning 90 years old, so I was happy to use the new peony diecut for it.  Above are the pieces that the diecut makes, and the second picture shows the actual diecuts.  Stampin' Up has some really beautiful diecuts, and this one creates custom die-cut peonies using the Peony Dies. 

 

This diecut can also be paired with the coordinating Prized Peony Stamp set to quickly cut out stamped images.  The Peony dies come with 17 dies, the largest die: 3-1/4" x 3-11/16" (8.3 x 9.4 cm) and it is used with a die-cutting & embossing machine.  Dies are so quick and awesome; no more fussy cutting as dies help you create unique die-cut shapes and paper cut outs with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.  

There is also matching paper, so you can mix and match the diecuts, stamps, and paper, or purchase the whole set in a bundle and save $$!  I just had to get the bundle and I am so glad I did....As a demonstrator, I get a discount too and you can become a demonstrator on my website and get a discount as well!!   https://marynoble.stampinup.net/ 

So do you want to see the lovely card I made with the peony diecut?!  Here it is:

 I just love how these colors came together; I used sponging to achieve the soft colors, and also used the lacy ornate layers diecuts as well as leave diecuts (I really like diecuts!), ornate floral embossing folder, and the Forever Gold Laser-cut Specialty Paper.  These can be seen in my online store:  https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

 Here is a close-up of the peony flower:

And here are a few more of the pretty projects you can make with the peony garden products:

 

 

Although the peony diecut flower looks complicated and fancy, with the diecuts it is super simple to put together - see how it's done below - it is worth every penny!

 

You can purchase any and/or all of the items I used to make my peony card in my online store:  https://marynoble.stampinup.net/    

It was a fun distraction to make this card and play with some new crafting toys, with all the stuff going on in 2020....hope you have some fun distractions as well!

 

 

Update on Stampin' Up products

 

Gee, it's been a while since I've posted here - so sorry, but with the way things in the country have been happening, I'm sure everyone has been affected and concerned. But with crafting, we can always find something fun and distracting to do!  And now we are heading towards the holidays!!  Here are a few of the new offerings from Stampin' Up:

 

A brand new bundle - The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle can be used for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day crafts. The products can be bought separately, or you can save 10% by purchasing them all! The Quite Curvy Variety includes everything your customers need to create cards for a variety of upcoming special occasions, but you may want to act quickly and grab these exclusive, early-release products!  Check it out in my online store:  https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

 Jolly Gingerbread is the November Paper Pumpkin kit and it is a cute, gingerbread-themed kit with enough supplies to create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts! Whether it’s a gift card carrier, traditional card, or tasty-looking tag, this sweet and seasonal kit is the key to heartfelt holiday gifting. With curly cutouts, sugary stickers, and delicious die-cut designs in a special-edition box, a jolly holiday will be on its way with this kit! This kit contains enough supplies to create 15 gift card carriers and coordinating envelopes, can also be used to design traditional holiday cards, gift tags, and other paper projects, and arrives in a collectible, special-edition box!  Subscribe to the November 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit by10 November at https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2103050

 

Spend your time crafting, not cutting! The Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine makes precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. Use with dies and embossing folders to easily create accents and elements for cards, scrapbook pages, party invitations, classroom projects, and more. This machine has a wide 6" ( 15.2 cm) platform for larger dies and full-size embossing folders. Works with all Stampin' Up! dies and embossing folders. Includes 1 Base Plate, 1 Die Plate, 2 Cutting Plates, and 1 Specialty Plate.  Purchase this in my online store ($120) at:  https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

 Hope you were able to vote today and are healthy....and now we march onward to the end of the year holidays!  https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

 

Stampin' Up sale on stamps for Sept. 23 only!

 

If you love a good bargain, Stampin' Up has a lot of stamp sets on sale for tomorrow only. I thought you might like to head over to my online store to check them out before the sale ends tonight!  https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

What is a 24-hour stamp sale? How does it work?

For 24 hours on 23 September—from 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM (MT) online, and 7:00 AM to 6:50 PM (MT) by phone—a select number of cling and photopolymer stamp sets from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be available for purchase at a 15% discount.

You can place an order through  directly through my online store. The store will have a category entitled “Stamp Sale” that displays every stamp set on sale to ensure a quick and easy shopping experience.

https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

The stamp sets on sale may differ slightly in each market depending on availability and language.

 

 This awesome sale will only last 24 hours before prices return to normal!  

 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM (MT) online, and 7:00 AM to 6:50 PM (MT) by phone—a select number of cling and photopolymer stamp sets from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be available for purchase at a 15% discount

https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

Another pretty package decorated with diecuts; updates from Stampin' Up

 

Whoops, how did my two furbabies sneak into my post?!  Hah, they are always checking to see what I am doing and investigating my craft room...lol   Especially when there are lots of little bits of paper on the floor, which is what happens when I use diecuts.  I am loving diecuts and since I discovered that I could make a gift package super beautiful with them, I have been decorating the last few gifts I made with them.  It works so well when you have to send the gift through the mail too.

So here is the most recent gift I decorated for one of my daughter-in-law's birthday gift along with her card:

Here is a close-up of them:

 I guess you can tell she likes pink and purple, just like me; hence the two-toned purple flowers and pink butterflies and bows!  

I have featured the diecut here in a couple previous posts; it is called Blossoms in Bloom bundle:  The Blossoms in Bloom Bundle includes the Blossoms in Bloom Stamp Set and the Many Layered Blossoms Dies. Available in French. 

https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
Create depth with watercolor-look images you stamp with the Blossoms in Bloom Stamp Set, then cut them out using the Many Layered Blossoms Dies.
*17 photopolymer stamps
*Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, f, g

MANY LAYERED BLOSSOMS DIES
Create and add layered flowers to your projects using the Birds & More Dies and the Blossoms in Bloom Stamp Set.
*6 dies
*Largest die: 5" x 4-3/8" (12.7 x 11.1 cm)
Craft bundles make coordination easy. Stamp & tool bundles help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.  However, you can purchase these items separately if you don't want the entire bundle - remember that with bundles, you do save $$...

Check it out in my online store, as well as the new holiday catalog - and the newest items added to the Clearance Rack!  And take a look at the new Cut & Emboss Machine too (Spend your time crafting, not cutting! The Stampin' Up! Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine makes precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. Use with dies and embossing folders to easily create accents and elements for cards, scrapbook pages, party invitations, classroom projects, and more. * This machine has a wide 6" ( 15.2 cm) platform for larger dies and full-size embossing folders. Works with all Stampin' Up! dies and embossing folders. Includes 1 Base Plate, 1 Die Plate, 2 Cutting Plates, and 1 Specialty Plate. $120)

https://marynoble.stampinup.net/

 

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