Winter Wonderland

Snow makes me think of new beginnings, so as we prepare to close the chapter on 2017 and open a new one for 2018, I challenged the SIS designers to create projects using winter or snow as their inspiration.  Let's dive right in and see what they've created.

First up is Karla Anders with her snowflake card which is definitely a Work of Heart!  Head over to Karla's blog here for more of her heartfelt projects. 

Then we have Rachel Yurkanin's winter wonderland card full of snowflakes. Perfect little notecard. Head over to her blog for more details.

And finally, here is my favor/gift box.  I filled an Acetate Card Box with enough supplies for two cups of hot chocolate and created a decorative belly band with products from the soon to end Holiday Catalog.  Get all the details here on my blog.

Thank you so much for joining us today!  Please be sure to subscribe to the Sisters in Stamping blog so that you get instant updates on our posts.  

You don't want to miss all that we have in store for you in 2018!

** Debbie, Jennifer, Karla, Rachel **

Quick & Easy last-minute Christmas ideas

  Happy Friday to you!  Can you believe Christmas is just 3 short days away?  For that reason we wanted to share some quick & easy last-minute card and gift ideas with you.  Thanks and enjoy!

  Up first we have this great little altered stamp case created by guest designer Cindy Blekas.  Be sure to visit her blog post here so you can see what is on the inside - what a great gift idea that can be enjoyed all year long.

  And next is this fun snowflake card idea from Rachel Yurkanin.  It would be great to have a few extras on hand to give out and if you have any left over they're perfect for January birthdays!  Please check out Rachel's  blog post here for more details.

  Finally, here is my super simple last-minute gift idea - it's a DSP wrapped large candy bar.  I embellished it with some ribbon and a tag.  For more information, please hop over to my blog post here.

From all of us here at the Sisters in Stamping, we hope you and your families have a very Merry Christmas!!

* Cindy, Debbie, Jennifer, Karla and Rachel *

Ornaments to Share

Well, hello there and welcome to our Fabulous Friday post on Christmas ornaments! The Sisters have put together a wide variety of ornament options for your viewing pleasure, let's get started!

 

 

 First up, we have Jennifer's Bethlehem diorama scene. I really like the way she added depth to her scene with the colored card stock. Here is a link to her blog for you to go check out.

Next up is Rachel with her sparkly Eskimo. She stamped other ornaments and shared them in her post today, click here to read up on how she did it.

 

 

 This is Karla's ornament for this week's post, she decorated a Gold Foil Snowflake from the Holiday Mini Catalog. She posted a unique way to wrap it too, on her blog here.

Ho Ho Ho! Here's Debbie's project, she has included all of the details on how you too can create an ornament just like it in her post today.

That's it for our line up of Christmas ornaments today. We hope that you have been inspired by our offerings!

The Sisters in Stamping

Debbie, Karla, Rachel, Cindy and Jennifer

Gift Card Holders

Welcome back friends, and welcome to DECEMBER!  That's right...can you believe this year is nearly over already?!  Over the next 24 days folks will finish up their Christmas shopping and preparations, so the Sisters In Stamping designers wanted to give you some great ideas for gift card giving.  As paper crafters, we don't like to just throw a gift card in an envelope (although we'll admit that it has happened a time or two in the past...).  Even gift cards deserve some pretty packaging!

First up is this festive gift card holder by guest designer Cindy Blekas.  Her little reindeer stocking is totally adorable!  Is this a card or something else.?  Just head on over to Cindy's blog here to find out and get all the details. 

Debbie Naylor's gift card holder also features a reindeer and mistletoe.  I love her use of embellishments.  Have you seen this ribbon in the Holiday Catalog?  Hop on over to Debbie's blog here for more on this great card!

 

Next up is Jennifer Rawling's gift card holder that will certainly warm any coffee lovers heart, even when the snow and ice comes to visit!  Stop by Jennifer blog here to see what you need to know about recreating this project yourself.  

Lastly, we have Karla's gift card holder go to her blog to see the inside of her gift card holder.
 

Well, that's all for us today.  We hope these projects have inspired you to WOW your friends, family, classmates, or coworkers with some amazing gift card holders.  Have a fabulous weekend and join us again next week! 

* Cindy, Debbie, Jennifer, Karla, and Rachel *

Holiday Banners

There is nothing like a good banner to really elevate a celebration.  Whether it's a birthday party, or decorating for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday, banners become the focal point and set the mood for the room.

First up is guest designer, Cindy Blekas.  She created this beautiful JOY banner.  Head over to her blog here for all the details.

Next is this adorable mini-banner from Debbie Naylor.  This is a great way to spruce up a small area, add to a wreath, or even the back of your computer!  Hop over to Debbie's blog for more information.

Jennifer Rawlings created this quick-and-easy Christmas banner.  Stop by her blog here for more pictures of the full project and to see just how simple this banner can be!

Thank you so much for joining us today!  We look forward to getting a bit more personal when you visit next week.  Have a fabulous weekend!

~ Debbie, Jennifer, Karla, and Rachel ~

Celebrating Navy Day

Due to some technical difficulties we are a little late posting - sorry for the delay!  

  Hello and thank you so much for visiting us!  Did you know that October 27th is Navy Day?  It is a day to salute all the women and men who have served, both past and present, in the United States Navy.  In honor of this day, I asked the designers to create projects featuring Night of Navy.

  First up is guest designer Cindy Blekas with this beautiful all-occasion card featuring the Detailed Floral thinlits from the Annual catalog.  It would be perfect for a wedding or birthday.  Please visit her blog post here for more information about this project.

  Next up we have this gorgeous card from Jennifer Rawlings featuring the foil snowflakes from the Holiday catalog.  Please be sure to check out her blog to get all the details.

  Karla designed this fabulous Christmas card featuring the Musical Season bundle from the Holiday catalog.  You can find more information about this card on her blog post here.

  And here is my card featuring the Bold Butterfly thinlits.  It's CASE'd from a card in the Annual catalog - can you figure out which one?  Please hop over to my blog post here to get the answer.

  Thank you for checking out our Navy projects - we hope we have inspired you to stamp this weekend!

* Cindy, Debbie, Jennifer, Karla and Rachel *

Fun, Unique Folds with the Sisters

Hello,

Welcome to another great week with the Sisters in Stamping. This week we are sharing with you some fun, unique folds cards. Check them out, you're going to love them. Everyone loves a hand stamped card but imagine their surprise when it's a little more interactive than just a simple fold in the middle card.

 

This first card is made by Jennifer Rawlings. The metallic paper makes this card just pop. Check out Jennifer's blog to see just what this fun fold is.

This "boo" card is made by Debbie Naylor. Imagine changing the greeting and using this card for so many other occasions. Hop on over to her blog for all the details. 

And finally we have a fun, unique fold from Rachel Yurkanin that looks way more difficult to make than it really is. Check out her blog for more details.

Holiday Catalog favorites

  Now that we've had some time to craft with products in the new Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog we decided to create projects this week featuring our favorite stamp sets. What is your favorite?  Here is what we chose...

  Up first is Karla with this super-cute card featuring the Hug-in-a-Mug stamp set.  Who is ready for snow?  Please visit her blog here to get all the details on this project.

  Next we have this beautiful card that Jennifer created.  Be sure to check out her blog post here to find out which products she used.

  And last up is my card featuring the Gourd Goodness stamp set - so excited for Fall!  Please hop over to my blog post here for more information.

  Thanks so much for visiting us today.  We hope you have a fabulous and fun-filled weekend!!

* Debbie, Jennifer, Karla and Rachel *